Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

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

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

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

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

St. Paul, MN (July 2, 2021) The legislative session wrapped up yesterday securing some big wins for worker safety, infrastructure funding that will secure thousands of jobs for Building and Construction Trades affiliates and members, additional financial support to help combat the exploitation of workers and investigate wage theft, along with commitments that will advance clean energy.  Overall, the recent legislative ... View Article