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
Timeline for 2020 Elections:
December 2019: Questionnaire available to Candidates and Caucuses
January – April 2020: Early Endorsements as needed
February – May 2020: Candidate Screening by Regional Councils
April – July 2020: Endorsements made by Executive Board of State Council
August – September 2020: Late Endorsements as needed