The Building Trades serve as the advocate voice for unionized construction workers in Minnesota. The Building Trades endorses candidates for political office who take positions that align with the Building Trades mission, vision and goals.
The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades policy priorities are:
- Growing Minnesota jobs that support Minnesota communities
- Investment in building, transportation, energy, and water infrastructure
- Securing prevailing wages, project labor agreements and workplace safety on Minnesota construction projects
- Developing Minnesota’s construction workforce through registered apprenticeship
- Supporting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry
Endorsement Process:
Congressional Candidates
- Screening by Regional Councils in the District
- Regional Councils Endorse
- Regional Councils may make recommendation the State Building Trades Council for endorsement
State-Wide Candidates
- Screening by State Building Trades Council
- State Building Trades Council Executive Board Endorses
State Senators, State Representatives, Local Candidates
- Screening by Regional Councils in the District
- Regional Councils Endorse
- Regional Councils may make recommendation the State Building Trades Council for endorsement
Click here for more about Candidates Endorsed for 2020 Elections