Construction Safety Week is May 6-10! This year’s theme, ‘Value Every Voice,’ emphasizes everyone’s role in team safety. It’s about empowering every individual to voice their ideas, needs and concerns on the job.
#ConstructionSafetyWeek #ValueEveryVoice

Happy National Skilled Trades Day! We want to recognize the dedication, expertise, and invaluable contributions of our members who are the backbone of our industry 🏗
#nationalskilledtradesday #skilledtrades #unionproud #may1

We hosted the Manufacturing Apprenticeships Accelerator Event where Minnesota Training Partnership helped renew commitment towards manufacturing apprenticeship programs among Minnesota employers.

A highlight was Governor Tim Walz speaking on the importance of apprenticeships and manufacturing in MN.

Thank you for being a part of this great day Sara Rodriguez

Nebraska carpenters call for area standards in Omaha for Tax Fraud Days of Action.
#stoptaxfraud #TFDoA2024 #wagetheft #taxfraud

Tax Fraud Days of Action: Area Standards Picket - Brookfield, Wisconsin 🦺We stand up and take action against bad contractor practices in our industry.
#stoptaxfraud #TFDoA2024 #wagetheft #taxfraud

In 2021, $10 billion was lost to construction industry tax fraud.

We use this week to raise awareness and work to end wage theft in our industry. Check back here to see what actions we are taking as a regional council.

stoptaxfraud.net

#stoptaxfraud
#TFDoA2024

We had a great day of door-knocking in support of our very own Shannon Derby who is running for Two Rivers City Council in Wisconsin! Thanks to everyone who came out in solidarity!

“Minnesota should set a better example and do all it can to prevent this illegal shift of responsibility of payroll taxes and workers compensation insurance on an individual employee.”

A big thanks to David C. Crowley for coming to our Wisconsin Legislative Conference and speaking to our membership!

March 3-9 is Women in Construction Week! Check out this WIC Week highlight about member Asha Aboud (Local 322 - St. Paul, MN). Asha was featured by the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota to celebrate women in our industry and promote diversity in the trades. #WICweek2024

Minnesota Precinct Caucuses are tonight at 7:00 p.m.! Going to a caucus is a great way to show support and raise issues that are important to you.

Not sure where your caucus is being held? Find it here: caucusfinder.sos.mn.gov

We are reflecting on the rich Black history this month and honoring the extraordinary contributions, resilience, and achievements of Black individuals throughout the ages. Let us continue to celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity in our industry and beyond.

Today we joined Secretary Janet Yellen and Governor Tony Evers to announce the modernization of WRTP | BIG STEP’s facility, allowing it to expand its capacity to continue to promote registered apprenticeship programs to underrepresented communities in Milwaukee #uniontrades #tradeapprenticeship

Governor Walz rolls out his $982 million Infrastructure Plan. This keeps up and creates good-paying middle-class jobs.

Proud to work with MACV on expanding housing for unsheltered veterans. Apprentices from Carpenters Local 322, some of whom are veterans and part of the Helmets to Hardhats program, are working on the interior of two structures now! tinyurl.com/3rz4zcv6

Kudos to Gardner Builders for installing a new tool on construction sites to boost workers' mental health — wellness pods. tinyurl.com/359zpwsu

DLI seeking $1.2 million in back wages for 25 workers is a direct result of the 2019 MN Wage Theft Prevention law that enhances protections, adds civil & criminal penalties for employers, & provides resources & staffing for investigations of this size tinyurl.com/yc5cubb3

Results of this hearing will be a significant step toward protecting employee’s and holding contractors accountable. We will continue to work with DLI to find justice for workers and partner with contractors to continue fair and lawful decision-making tinyurl.com/5fn5kb69

The NCSRCC Carpenters is doing great work in and around our District 6 community. I’m proud to be the first candidate in this race to tour their facility and I look forward to advocating for their members as county commissioner.