Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

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Austin, Minnesota

Dustin, a carpenter based out of Austin, Minnesota has just finished his apprenticeship training and is a member of Carpenters Local 1382. “The best part about the apprenticeship program was getting to learn from all the different people in the trades. I was fortunate to be able to work with some great journeymen, some were close to retirement age. I learned a lot from them, and I look forward to teaching people who come up under me.” Dustin ... View Article

Statement from Tom Dicklich, Executive Director on the Biden Administration’s Action on Mineral Withdrawal Study

The Biden Administration's commitment to taking strong actions against the climate crisis is commendable, but the government’s actions today run counter to their commitment. Copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum group metals, which are critical to propel our country’s transition to a low-carbon future are essential tools to combat climate change. These minerals can be mined domestically, safely and create hundreds of much needed jobs in right here in ... View Article

Statement from President Joe Fowler on being appointed to the Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion

I am honored to have been chosen to serve on the Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion. The Council, created thru executive order 21-31, brings together business, labor, nonprofit, philanthropic and community organizations whose purpose is to propose ideas that will help re-build Minnesota’s economy in a way that advances equitable economic growth across the entire state. The Council will first work to identify immediate actions and ... View Article

Statement from Joe Fowler, President, Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council Regarding Representatives Omar and McCollum’s Letter to Joe Biden About Line 3

On Monday, August 30th, Minneapolis and St. Paul Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum, other Congressional members, and members of the Minnesota legislature submitted a letter to President Biden about the Line 3 replacement project. The letter reiterates many issues that have been reviewed and approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, along with other issues that have been ... View Article

75th Annual Building Trades Convention – Election of Leadership; focus on Diversity, Inclusion and Veterans

The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council held its 75th Annual Convention from July 21st-23rd in Brainerd, Minnesota where delegates elected Council leadership and passed several resolutions which help give direction to the Building and Construction Trades Council on what to work towards during the coming year. At the convention, delegates took significant action regarding efforts to increase diversity and inclusion and in supporting ... View Article

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