Walz Signs Bonding Bill

At the Ironworkers Local 512 Training Center in St. Paul today, Governor Tim Walz signed the $1.9 billion Local Jobs and Projects Plan that will invest in construction and renovation projects across the state. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Minnesota House (100-34) and Senate (64-3).

All members who rrside in Hennepin County:

On the agenda for tomorrow's County Board Meeting, is the authorization to issue the bonds for the Fort Snelling Upper Post housing project. As you may recall this is a $100 million + project that we have a signed PLA on. There is no cost to the county the developer will be responsible for payment.

If you live in Hennepin County, Please take a minute to call your commissioner today regarding the Fort Snelling Upper Post project. Ask them to vote to authorize the bonds for this project.

A yes vote will:

• Create hundreds of construction jobs
• Create 200 units of much needed affordable housing
• Ensure the preservation of these historic structures

Here is contact info for the commissioners and our read on their position on the project.

Opat - strong no - 612-348-7881
Fernando - undecided - 612-348-7882
Greene - lean yes - 612-348-7883
Connely - undecided - 612-348-7884
Goettel - strong yes - 612-348-7885
Callison - undecided - 612-348-7886
Johnson - strong support - 612-348-7887

Thanks,

Samuel Schultz
Business Manager
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 34

Minnesota Department of Health Briefing

This afternoon, officials from the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a press briefing with reporters to update the public on the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

Minnesota Department of Health Briefing

This afternoon, officials from the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a press briefing with reporters to update the public on the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

House Vote on Bonding Bill Expected Tomorrow

The Minnesota House of Representatives is scheduled to reconvene at 12:00 p.m. Oct. 14 and is set to vote on a $1.36 billion bonding bill. It is unclear if the bill, which contains general obligation bonds to pay for public works projects, tax reduction provisions, and supplemental spending, will garner the three-fifths support required among House members to pass. Yesterday, all Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee voted against sending the bill to the House floor.

Minnesota House Passes Bonding Bill

Legislature Convenes for Fifth Special Session of 2020

Today, the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives convened at 12:00 p.m. for the fifth special session of 2020.

Join the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council for a series of webinars that address issues important to the Building Trades Members. Each webinar will focus on a single topic with an industry expert. Webinars are generally one hour in length with time for questions.

To learn more and register, visit: http://www.mntrades.org/webinars

Women Building Success

3rd Annual National Apprenticeship Week Photo Contest

Contest Rules

Step 1 - take a photo!

Categories:

• Photo at work
• Photo of the job site/building
• Photo of your tools/craftsmanship

Step 2 - email photo along with your name and email address to

Step 3 register in advance for webinar

Contest only open to apprentices
but all are welcome to join us for the event.

Finalists will be presented and winners will be selected via polling on webinar

Photos are due October 31, 2020

By submitting your, you are consenting to allow Women Building Success to use your photo on media, website and marketing materials.

ZOOM WITH US!

Over $1500 in prizes awarded

Thuersday, November 12, 2020

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Contest rules and registration info at:

womenbuilding success.org