New Brighton, Minn. (Dec. 1, 2018) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — especially at the Local 633 JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Center) …
A Concrete Christmas at the Local 633 Apprenticeship School
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Prevailing Wage Levels The Playing Field
Greater Minnesota supports its local economies and strengthens its skilled workforce …
An Examination of Minnesota’s Prevailing Wage Law
This is a prevailing wage study completed in May 2018 that examines the effects of Minnesota’s Prevailing Wage Law on costs, training, and economic development.
Minnesota Prevailing Wage Study “Report Summary”
This is a 4-page Report Summary of the Minnesota prevailing wage study, An Examination of Minnesota’s Prevailing Wage Law, completed in May 2018.
Minnesota Prevailing Wage Study “Key Findings”
This is a one-page summary of the Key Findings from the 2018 Minnesota prevailing wage study, An Examination of Minnesota’s Prevailing Wage Law, completed in May 2018.
New Studies Show That Stronger Unions Produce Faster Wage Growth
Check out this comparison of economic growth based on union strength. This was written by Todd Stenhouse of the Midwest Economic Policy Institute.
Missouri Voters Defeat Right To Work Proposition
On Tuesday, August 7, voters in Missouri went to the polls to vote in the state’s primary for November’s election.
Another One Bites the Dust In Michigan
Michigan Repeals Prevailing Wage On June 6, Michigan became the 6th state in the last three years to repeal its Prevailing Wage law. The repeal was originated and pushed by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC). It began as…
Como High Partnership Offers Career Path in Building Trades
The Pioneer Press Highlights Como Park Student Participation in Minnesota Trades Academy Program
Union Building Trades Strengthen School Curriculum
Minnesota is implementing the North America Building Trades Union (NABTU) Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) in several schools thoughout the state to introduce pre-apprentices and secondary students to the various building trades.
NABTU AWARD 2018
The Union Advocate Newsletter for April 2018 highlights the Mark H. Ayers Community Achievement Award presented by the North American Building Trades Council.
Minnesota Cement Finisher Interviewed By The Times
It was exciting to see a Minnesota cement mason apprentice in the March NY Times. The article includes an interview.
(Photo by: Tim Gruber of NY Times)
