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Some political groups across the country are trying to repeal or undermine established prevailing wage laws in their region. Such repeal has a negative result of shedding local construction jobs, decreasing wages and devaluing area living standards.

Defining Prevailing WagesIn government contracting, a prevailing wage is defined as the hourly wage, usual benefits and overtime, allegedly paid to the majority of workers, laborers and mechanics within a particular area. Prevailing wages are established by

regulatory agencies for each trade and occupation in the performance of public work, as well as by State Departments of Labor or their equivalents.1

Kansas was the first state to pass “prevailing wage” laws, in 1891, along with seven other states over the next thirty years. In 1931, the United States Congress passed the Davis Bacon Act, the Federal Prevailing Wage law that essentially is in force today on federal projects. The initial concept of prevailing wages is the same today as it was then: stabilize local workforces, level the playing field for fair payment of workers, support local economies and to ensure quality performance and productivity versus undesired low bidding tactics which tend to drastically harm wages.

History of Minnesota’s Prevailing Wage LawMinnesota’s prevailing wage law was enacted in 1973 after an incident where out-of-state workers, who earned much less than local workers, were hired for a University of Minnesota farm project.2 Wage rates paid for comparable work on construction projects are certified by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) as the prevailing rates after it conducts an annual survey of contractors, labor organizations and interested parties statewide. Violators of prevailing wage regulations will be assessed back wages and may be assessed penalties. Contracting

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Understanding Prevailing Wage Laws: Keeping Construction Jobs Local

A Minnesota Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Publication

The Skilled Construction Craft UNION

Promoting the benefits of Union construction in MN & ND

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Skilled Construction Laborers from PCI Roads LLC shown here working on the Franklin Ave. Bridge are paid according to Minnesota’s Prevailing Wage Law for the wage rate classification of work they are performing.

Welcome New Contractors!Dryden Excavating IncFowler And Hammer IncGopher Stage LightingJodel Contracting LLCMN Mechanical Solutions IncNorthern States Enterprises LLC

Union Contractor MilestonesThe following signatory Union Contractors received recognition at the 2015 Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association Excellence in Concrete & Masonry Design and Construction Awards.

• Adolfson & Peterson Const. and Weise Masonry, Inc. – Folkestone at the Promenade

• Adolfson & Peterson Const. – Loring Park Apartments

• Advanced Masonry Restoration – Soo Line City Apartments

• Bulach Custom Rock, LLC – White Bear Lake Yacht Club

• Bulach Custom Rock, LLC – Sirek Residence• Global Specialty Contractors and American Masonry

Restoration – Lake Saint Croix Historic Overlook• Kraus Anderson and Northland Concrete & Masonry

Co., – Cabela’s• Kraus Anderson and American Masonry Restoration

– Valspar Applied Science and Tech Center• Rice Lake Construction Group – SMSC North Water

Treatment Plant• Weis Builders and American Masonry Restoration –

Schmidt Brewery

Woods Joins LECET Board of TrusteesDenise Woods, CMP, Director, Communications & Events at the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota has been appointed the newest management Trustee on the Minnesota Laborers – Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Fund. Woods is a 11-year employee

of the AGC of Minnesota and manages all AGC sponsored events and communications

efforts, such as the AGC Weekly Update and newsletters.LECET

MissionThe Minnesota Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust (LECET) fund was created in 1992 as a non-profit joint Labor/Management cooperation effort affiliated with the Minnesota Laborers Union. LECET aims to promote the many benefits of Union construction while addressing a number of initiatives that are of mutual benefit to both signatory Union Contractors and LiUNA members.

agencies are also responsible for compliance by including the correct wage rate determinations and wage requirements in their contracts.

Recent Illinois Study Supports Prevailing Wage LawsIn 2013, the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign studied the economic and social impacts of repeal of the prevailing wage law in Illinois.3

In summary, the report states that prevailing wages for public construction projects provide numerous positive economic and social impacts such as construction worker benefits and Apprenticeship and training opportunities.

Repeal Has Consequences for Local WorkersThe State of Michigan proposed repeal of its prevailing wage laws has serious consequences according to Dan Husted, Business Manager of Laborers Local 1075, Mt. Morris MI. “Prevailing wage acts as a minimum wage on publicly financed construction projects,” said Husted. “A repeal would open the door to unscrupulous out-of-state contractors who want to reap the benefits of our tax dollars.”

Prevailing wage is the best way to ensure taxpayers and citizens are getting the most out of their tax dollars on construction projects, according to Husted. The law helps ensure that much of Michigan’s tax dollars go to Michigan contractors and workers.

Minnesota’s High Rankings Led by Skilled WorkforceWhen CNBC Cable Channel named Minnesota as “America’s Top State for Business” it highlighted Minnesota’s workforce, citing quality and availability of skilled workers in the state.4 The study cites that Minnesota’s workforce is highly educated and the state also offers unique worker – training programs to ensure future placement of jobs.A significant portion of the high rankings of workforce can be pointed to advanced worker training programs like the Construction Craft Laborers Apprenticeship and Training Program. These programs are an engine for workforce development and have stabilized Minnesota’s construction industry over the past 30 years. Credit is certainly owed to Minnesota’s current Prevailing wage law which has proven to be a wage and benefits stalwart for workers, while offering equal pay for equal work and promoting opportunities within the industry.

1. Wikepedia, the free encyclopedia, “Prevailing Wage”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevailing_Wage. August 25, 2015

2. State of Minnesota, “A Guide to Minnesota’s Prevailing Wage Laws”. Version 0813. www.Mn.gov/deed/images/State_Prevailing_Wage.pdf.

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign. October 7, 2013. “A Weakened State: The Economic and Social Impacts of Repeal of the Prevailing Wage Law in Illinois.”

4. CNBC America’s Top States for Business. June 24, 2015. “Minnesota is 2015’s Top State for Business”, www.cnbc.com/2015/06/24/00-advantages-minnesota-is-2015s-top-state.html.

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Executive Summary Impacts of Repeal of Illinois Prevailing

Wage Law1. Prevailing wages do not lead to increases in costs of public construction projects.2. Repeal would result in job losses throughout state, decreased GDP and lost tax revenue.3. Repeal would result in more worker fatalities.4. Prevailing wage laws encourage Apprenticeship training in the construction industry.5. Prevailing wage laws do not reduce participation of African-American workers in the trades.

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NAME CONTRACTOR NAMEJamie Lembrich Adolfson & PetersonPat Stadler Alvin E Benike IncBrian Schneider C & L Excavating IncMatt Mickelson Carl Bolander & SonsScott Harper Casper Const. Inc.Lee Aeilts Construction Results CorporationTroy Engan Darold Berger Masonry IncDustin Philippi Donlar Construction CompanyMatthew Kruize Johnson-Nelson MasonryCharles Young Kellington Construction Inc

NAME CONTRACTOR NAMEChad Kloss Kiffmeyer IncTony Loye Knutson Construction ServicesJason Rodewald Lloyd's Construction Services, IncMatt Haglund McGough ConstructionZachary Gibbons MP TechnologiesGerald Mudek Oscar J Boldt ConstructionGarrett Williams Rachel ContractingLisa Rinehart Ryan Companies US IncCary Helmin US Site WorkDave Koehler Xcel Energy, Special Construction

Safety Driven Quarterly Award Winners2nd Quarter 2015

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CONTRACTOR CITYAdolfson & Peterson Const. MinneapolisA.G. O’Brien Plumbing & Htg Hermantown, MNAlvin E. Benike, Inc. RochesterAmes Construction BurnsvilleBelair Sitework Services New BrightonBituminous Roadways, Inc. Mendota HeightsCarl Bolander & Sons St. PaulCasper Construction Grand Rapids, MNCorval Group St. PaulDonlar Construction Co. Waite ParkFraser Construction Co. RochesterFrattalone Companies Inc. Little CanadaGlobal Specialty Contractors EaganGraham Construction Services EaganHammerlund Construction Grand RapidsHardrives, Inc. RogersJ.R. Jensen Construction Superior, WIKellington Construction Inc. MinneapolisKiffmeyer Inc. Coon Rapids

CONTRACTOR CITYKnutson Construction MinneapolisKraus–Anderson Construction MinneapolisAdolfson & Peterson Const. MinneapolisLakehead Constructors Superior, WILloyd’s Construction Services SavageMaverick Cutting & Breaking LLC MinneapolisMavo Systems White Bear LakeMcGough Construction St.PaulMinnesota Utilities & Excavating Forest LakeMinuti-Ogle Co. Inc. OakdaleMortenson Construction MinneapolisOscar J. Boldt Construction Cloquet, MNPCi Roads LLC St. MichaelPCL Construction Services BurnsvilleQ3 Contracting, Inc. Little CanadaRyan Companies US, Inc. MinneapolisVeit & Company, Inc. RogersWeis Builders Inc. RochesterXcel Energy, Special Construction Minneapolis

2014 Safety Driven Contractor Annual Award Winners

2014 Safety Driven Laborers Annual Award NomineesNAME CONTRACTOR NAMEKim Glieden Adolfson & PetersonRandy Johnson AG O'Brien Plumbing & HeatingGerald Ackman Alvin E BenikeSteve Moonen American Masonry RestorationChong Lee Ames ConstructionMike Volk Belair Sitework Services John Leisenheimer Bituminous RoadwaysJorge Acosta Carl Bolander & SonsJamie Workman Casper Construction IncMatthew Gardas CBI ServicesKen Holmgren Con's Masonry Inc Jesse Booth* Corval GroupDerek Wakeman Donlar Construction CompanyMichael Shepherd Environmental Plant ServicesCarl Anderson Four Star ConstructionJason Sand Fraser ConstructionJeremiah Westrum Frerichs ConstructionPeter Scheid Global Specialty ContractorsFarah Schwieger* Graham ConstructionTony Wille Gustafson & Goudge IncMichael Mount Hammerlund ConstructionJames Zellman Hardrives IncDennis Mattson J R Jensen Construction CoNoah Bourdage* Johnson Wilson Constructors

NAME CONTRACTOR NAMEDaniel Sukola Kellington Construction IncShawn Welk KGM Contractors IncJeff David Kiffmeyer IncDean Lachermeier Knutson ConstructionRyan Ringold Kraus Anderson ConstructionShawn Vickerman* Lakehead ConstructorsMatt Kaiser Legends Concrete IncRyan Salisbury Lloyd's Construction Services IncJosh Cherro Magney ConstructionRandy Malenke Maverick Cutting & Breaking LLCDave Wallin Mavo SystemsEli Hejda Max Gray Construction IncJames Pearson* McGough ConstructionBryan Kroll Minnesota Utilities & ExcavatingFrank Schaap III Mortenson ConstructionBenjamin Robinson MP Technologies LLCBen Schleusner Northland Concrete & MasonryJason Eilefson Oscar J BoldtJason Stebbins* Rochester Plumbing & HeatingJohn Patterson Ryan Companies USChristopher Wall VeitJohn Cullen Weis BuildersMike Bergquist* Xcel Energy, Special Construction

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Learn about skilled Laborers Union member training and Apprenticeship Programs

Tour the updated 44,000 square foot training center

Network with peers, union contractors and industry professionals

Attend a mini construction industry trade show including: AGC of Minnesota, Fair Contracting Foundation of MN, Minneapolis Urban League, Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council, Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association and Minnesota Transportation Alliance.

Lecet Announces 2015/16 Construction Scholarship WinnersMinnesota LECET has announced the winners of the 2015/16 Minnesota LECET Academic Scholarship/Leadership Grant Program. Four individuals will receive a $1,000 financial assistance award and have met the program eligibility requirements of being either a current Minnesota Laborers Union member/family member or by their employment with Union Contractors signed to a collective bargaining agreement with the Minnesota Laborers Union. Awards apply to construction industry related programs such as construction management, engineering and specialized construction industry training.

“As the construction industry looks to bring new people in, our organization is helping develop the future stars of tomorrow through our Academic Scholarship/Leadership Grant Program,” said Dan Olson, Chairman of Minnesota LECET and Business Manager of Laborers Local 1091 in Duluth, MN. “This program is truly making a difference in the lives of people, as it is not always affordable to take on additional training and education. This year’s group of winners have strong credentials and very bright futures ahead of them in the construction industry.”

• Allison Brady Daughter of Laborers Local 563 Union member, attending North Dakota State University studying Civil Engineering and working for VEIT & Company Inc.

• Zivan Robinson Employee of Ryan Companies US Inc., attending North Hennepin Community College working towards a Construction Management Degree

• Jenna Stein Daughter of Laborers Local 563 Union member, attending the University of Minnesota studying Construction Management and working as an intern at J.E. Dunn Construction.

• Nick Tomlyanovich Son of Laborers Local 563 Union member, who attends University of Minnesota Duluth studying Civil Engineering.

2015-16 LECET Scholarship/Grant Award Recipients:

Improving Minnesota’s Infrastructure: Skilled Construction Laborers Union members pour concrete on the reconstructed Lafayette Bridge in St. Paul, MN, June 2015.OPEN

HOUSEA SHOWCASE OF TRAININGConstruction Laborers Training CenterFriday, October 9, 201511:00 AM - 1:00 PM, BBQ Lunch2350 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN

Minnesota LECET and the Construction Laborers Training Center invite you to attend our 4th Annual Fall Construction Industry Open House - A Showcase of Training. Your public projects mean a lot to you and your citizen taxpayers. Come and learn how the Union Construction industry through the partnership of Labor and Management is investing in the highest level of skills and new worker Apprenticeship training to ensure a reliable and vibrant industry in order to Build a Better Minnesota.

The event is open to Union Contractors, public officials, city and county government officials, legislative and elected officials, school administrators and staff, school board members, public facility managers, construction contract and procurement administrators, human resources professionals and more.

PLEASE RSVP by calling the Laborers Training Center at (651) 653-6710.

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The surging construction economy has led to strong hiring numbers by Signatory Contractors working in all aspects of construction from Highway Heavy to General Construction and specialty work. This growth has increased the participation of new workers in the Construction Craft Laborers Apprenticeship Program which recently surpassed 3,000 new Apprentices in enrollment.

The Laborers Apprenticeship Program is a mandatory, state-regulated program monitored by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. The program is proving to be essential to the future of the construction industry by offering new industry workers high valued skills, environmental and safety training through a 3 year ‘earn while you learn’ Apprenticeship training program.

Once enrolled, Laborers Union members need to schedule training on their own and PLAN AHEAD by calling well in advance to book classes. Apprentice Laborers are required to get a minimum of 100 hours of classroom training each year to stay current.

The 2016 TRAIN UP training calendar has been sent by the LTC to all current Minnesota Laborers Union members. To register for courses: Call (651) 653-6710. For more information visit: www.ltcmn.org.

The Minnesota Laborers Union continues to build on its diverse skilled construction Laborers workforce representing over 12,000 Laborers Union members in Minnesota & North Dakota.

Laborers Apprenticeship Program Reaches 3,000 Mark

The Construction Laborers Training Center (LTC) in Lino Lakes, MN continues to be a stronghold in Minnesota’s construction industry in more ways than just highly sought skills and safety training for Laborers Union members.

The facility has drawn the interest of elected officials because of its strong training record and the opportunities the facility presents for working men and women. In the past, legislators like U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan and Minnesota Speaker of the House Paul Thissen have been to the

facility. More recently, the Healthworks Coalition hosted a meeting at the LTC with a visit from U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer to hear about the coalition’s concerns with respect to the Affordable Care Act. The coalition meeting provided a chance for Minnesota Laborers Union leadership to introduce the high valued training facility to the congressman and the coalition partners.

The 44,000 square foot Laborers Training Center hosts two separate open houses annually and other outreach efforts

throughout the year. In 2014, the LTC reached an all-time high of 146,895 total training hours with over 6,000 Laborers Union members enrolling in a wide range of classes.

Laborers Training Center Keeps Proving its Worth

Level of Apprenticeship

Hours of Training

Hours of Work

% of Class I Journeyworker

WageLevel 1 (Year 1) 0-100 0-1500 80%Level 2 (Year 2) 101-200 1501-3000 87%Level 3 (Year 3) 201-288 3001-4000 95%

Apprenticeship Requirements

U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer visited the LTC in August to see the facility and hear about implications of the Affordable Care Act.

J.R. Pearson, Laborers Local 563 employee of McGough Construction won the 2015 Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicle and trailer during an exciting random drawing ceremony at the Annual Contractor Appreciation Open House last spring. Pearson, a 16 year employee was a graduate in the very first class of the Minnesota Laborers Apprenticeship Program. He is known to be an effective organizer, planner and mentor to his peers and sets a very high standard of achievement as a skilled Laborers Union member.

Other finalists for the grand prize, as nominated by their Union Contractor

employers in the LECET Safety Driven Program and invited to the Open House were: Mike Bergquist, Laborers Local 563 member working for Xcel Energy Special Construction, Jesse Booth, a Laborers Local 563 member employed by Corval Group, Noah Bourdage, a Laborers Local 1091 member nominated by Johnson-Wilson Construction, Farah Schwieger, a Laborers Local 563 member employed by Graham Construction, Jason Stebbins, Laborers Local 405 member working for Rochester Plumbing & Heating and Shawn Vickerman, a Local 1097 member nominated by Lakehead Constructors.

Pearson Wins Laborers Safety Driven Annual Award Grand Prize

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The work of the political and legislative department of the Laborers District Council of MN & ND does not end when the Legislature adjourns or after the current elections are over. We stay busy year around working on issues of importance to our industry, LIUNA members and the signatory contractors who employ Skilled Laborers. As the political stakes get higher, it has become necessary to keep engaged in the political and governing process throughout the year. Capitol insiders know that when the legislative session ends, the real work of governing begins. I would like to thank our LIUNA members and Signatory Contractors who stay involved on our issues. Please contact me if you have any questions at (651) 653-9776.

This ‘off season’ we continue to advocate for LIUNA members on a number of critical issues:

Relationship Building – We continue to build relationships with politicians on both sides of the aisle through meetings, attending hearings and fundraising events throughout the year;

Pre-Election Work – It is crucial that we begin meeting with candidates to educate them about our issues and start the process of endorsing candidates. Quite simply, we support candidates who are good on our issues;

Transportation Funding – With highway heavy work opportunities being so important to members and signatory contractors, we continue strategizing with transportation industry stakeholders on a plan to pass a comprehensive transportation infrastructure investment bill in the 2016 legislative session;

High Speed Rail – We have been engaged in early meetings with private developers who are planning to build a multi-billion dollar high-speed rail project between Rochester and the Twin Cities;

Light Rail Transit – Because of the huge opportunity that light rail construction brings to our members and contractors, we continue to monitor the next major transit project in the twin cities metropolitan area – the Southwest Light Rail Transit line;

Mining in Minnesota – We remain steadfast in our efforts in working with Minnesota’s long-standing mining community and with industry allies for the creation of jobs while supporting communities in Northern Minnesota through the development of the Polymet project, a non-ferrous mining project and others;

Destination Medical Center – Our efforts involve continual participation in the Rochester MN Destination Medical Center initiative to help pave the way for future project and job opportunities for signatory contractors and our skilled LIUNA members.

Outside the State Capitol Article by Russell Hess, Political Coordinator of the Laborers District Council of MN & ND

Stay engaged. Activism works!Join the Political Action Teamwww.minnesotalaborers.orgFacebook: Minnesota LaborersTwitter: MNNDLaborers

Minnesota LECET is rolling out a new project leads software system just for Union Contractors in good standing with the Laborers District Council of MN & ND. The program is free and gives contractors access to their own secure, online business development site where they will use LECET resources to identify and track projects.

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Dean Mills has been hired as the new Director of Training to lead the Laborers Training Center in Lino Lakes, MN into the future. He was brought on when the position became available due to the retirement of previous Director Russell Beyer in June, 2015.

Mills began his career working in the field for Park Construction and spent a significant amount of time working for Boldt Construction at the Ashland Oil Refinery in St. Paul Park. In 2001 he was hired as an instructor for the LTC and was appointed to the position of Apprenticeship Director in 2008. He is

noted for developing good relationships with Union contractors and expanding Apprenticeship opportunities for construction craft Laborers statewide through his involvement in a number of career outreach efforts including the Construct Tomorrow program.

The Construction Craft Laborers Apprenticeship Program had 209 graduates in 2014 to Journey worker level and are tracking for even more in 2015. “It is an honor to work in this professional facility for a great organization - the Minnesota Laborers Union,” said Mills. “Our main goals

are to make sure we have the most skilled construction workforce out there to meet the needs of our contractors and support evolving opportunities in infrastructure, energy, light rail transit and more. Skilled construction craft Laborers are the backbone of the industry and are involved in almost every type of construction worksite imaginable from tunneling to building skyscrapers. The LTC is here to make sure Laborers are prepared to do this critical work.”

Week of September 28, 2015Hazardous Waste Refresher Oct 02

Week of October 05, 2015Blueprint Reading Oct 05-09Pipelaying 1 Oct 05-09Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Oct 05-09Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Oct 09 Rochester, MN

Week of October 12, 2015General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Oct 12-16Hazardous Waste Initial Oct 12-16Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program Oct 15

Week of October 19, 2015Asbestos Worker Initial Oct 19-22Concrete Practices / Insulated Forms Oct 19-23Line & Grade 1 Oct 19-23Scaffold Erecting Competent Person Oct 19-23Asbestos Supervisor Refresher Oct 23Asbestos Worker Refresher Oct 23Mine Safety & Health Admin - Oct 24 Virginia, MN

Week of October 26, 2015General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Oct 26-30Mason Tending Oct 26-30Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Oct 26-30Excavation Confined Space Oct 29CPR/First Aid Oct 30

Week of November 02, 2015Asbestos Supervisor Initial Nov 02-06Blueprint Reading Nov 02-06Highway Heavy Skills/Flagging/SWPPP Nov 02-06Pipeline Technology/MnDot Flagging Nov 02-06Hazardous Waste Refresher Nov 06Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Nov 07 Hudson, WI

Week of November 09, 2015Hazardous Waste Initial Nov 09-13Lead Supervisor Initial Nov 09-12Pipelaying 1 Nov 09-13Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Nov 09-13Excavation Confined Space Nov 12CPR/First Aid Nov 13Lead Supervisor Refresher Nov 13

Week of November 16, 2015Asbestos Worker Initial Nov 16-19General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Nov 16-20Line & Grade 1 Nov 16-20Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Nov 16-20Scaffold Erecting Competent Person Nov 16-20Welding/Torch Cutting Air Arc Nov 16-Dec 22Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program Nov 19Asbestos Worker Refresher Nov 20Lead Worker Refresher Nov 20

Week of November 23, 2015Air Sampling Nov 23-24Lead Worker Initial Nov 23-25Pro-10 Nov 23Rigging & Signaling Qualified - 24 Hr. Nov 23-25Torch Cutting Demo Safety Nov 23-24

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Mills to Lead the Laborers Training Center

Note: Students are reminded that all day classes begin at 7:00 AM at the LTC. Trainees must come to class dressed as if they were reporting to work at a construction site. This includes appropriate work boots, long pants, and shirt. Failure to do so can result in being asked to leave and to reschedule the class at a later date.

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The Minnesota Laborers Union netted over $22,000 for charities from their annual Laborers Family Fun-Raiser – an event to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest and the Laborers Charitable Foundation, a national charitable organization affiliated with the Laborers International Union of North America. Total charitable giving by the Minnesota Laborers in their fundraising efforts over the past 12 years has now reached $120,000.

Nearly 500 people attended a family picnic event held at historic Minnehaha Falls Park, Minneapolis, on a beautiful summer day. The event involved numerous kids activities, door prizes and a barbecue lunch for attendees.

The Ronald McDonald House, Upper Midwest Charities organization expressed their appreciation for the event and the continued support of the Minnesota Laborers. “Thank you so much for going above and beyond every single year to support our families,” said Terra Peterson, Manager of Community Fundraisers for RMH.

Todd Pufahl, Chairman of the Fun-Raiser event for the Laborers District Council of MN & ND was pleased with the overall results. “We are grateful for the overwhelming support we received from our signatory union contractors, service providers, labor partners and members,” said Pufahl. “Their generous contributions allowed us to make this great family event possible for our members while raising over $22,000.00 for our charities who support Laborers and other families in times of need.”

The Minnesota Laborers Union continues to make communities better through this annual event, playground builds, coat drives, food missions and other efforts in Minnesota and North Dakota.

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