MN Legislative Conference
Monday, February 27 and Tuesday, February 28
Monday, February 27
5:00 - 7:30 pm Registration and Opening Reception
Tuesday, February 28
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Conference
12:30 pm Capitol visits with other Building Trades members
4:00 pm Adjourn
The purpose of this year's legislative conference is to make sure our legislators understand the positive impacts of our jobs and our union have on the State. In addition to making sure legislators protect Prevailing Wage laws and oppose Right-to-Work legislation, will support investments in infrastructure and construction projects.
Eligibility: Local 322 members interested in attending this conference should contact the local office to register. The first 100 to register will receive a $200 gift card to help supplement lost wages/benefits. Must attend both events on the 27th and 28th. You must be a member of Local 322 in good standing with membership dues and be a Minnesota resident.
Register: Contact the local at local322@ncsrcc.org and include your name, address and phone number or call the office at 651-379-0272.
Wisconsin Legislative Conference
Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22
Tuesday, March 21
11:00 - 1:30 pm Registration
1:30 - 4:00 pm Afternoon Session
5:00 - 7:00 pm Reception with State Legislators
Wednesday, March 22
7:00 am Breakfast for Delegates
8:00 am Morning Session
11:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Meetings with Legislators
Location: Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison WI 53703
Hotel: Hilton Monona Terrace, 9 E Wilson St, Madison WI 53703
The purpose of this year's Wisconsin legislative conference is construction unions will be under attack in the new State Legislative Session that begins in January. The complete elimination of Wisconsin's Prevailing Wage Law and ban on Project Labor Agreements for public projects are at the top of the legislative agenda. The Wisconsin Carpenters Legislative Conference provides us with the opportunity to speak directly to legislators and let them know the harmful effect this legislation will have on wages, benefits, and our contractors.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Wisconsin, be in good standing with your membership dues and attend events on both days, March 21 and 22.
Members will receive a $400 gift card to supplement lost wages and benefits for missing 2 days of work. Members attending are reimbursed for meals and mileage. Hotel rooms are paid for by the local. You MUST register no later than January 31st. The local is sending up to 10 Delegates and currently have 7 spots available.
Register: Contact the local at local322@ncsrcc.org and include your name, address and phone number or call the office at 651-379-0272.
Political Contributions
Thank You Letters
Craig Angrimson - District 196 School Board
Connie Bernardy - House District 41A
Dan Bostrom - St. Paul City Council
Deb Calvert - Senate District 44
Lyndon Carlson - State Rep - District 45A
Bev Cashman - House District 24A
Chris Coleman - Mayor of St. Paul
Committee For Better Schools - Vote Yes for Kids
Roger Erickson - House District 2A
Melissa Franzen - Senate District 49
Jacob Frey - City of Mpls - Ward 3
Marion Greene - Hennepin County Commissioner - District 3
Matt Klein - Senate District 52
Dan Kimmel - State Rep - District 56A
Sandra Masin - State Rep - District 51A
Minnesota DFL
Don Mullin - White Bear Lake School Board
Mike Nelson - House District 40A
Jill Olson - Forest Lake School Board
Mike Opat - Hennepin County Commissioner
Victoria Reinhardt - Ramsey County Commissioner
Duane Sauke, House District 25B
Shannon Savick - House District 27A
Senate DFL District 2
Katie Sieben - Senate District 54
Steve Simon - Secretary of State
Bryan Smith - Maplewood City Council
Lori Swanson - Attorney General
Paul Thissen - Minority Leader - MN House of Reps
Darren Tobolt - St. Paul City Council
David Tomasoni, State Senator - District 6
Wesley Volkenant - House District 35B
Erin Wagner, House District 10B
John Ward - House District 10A
Laurie Warner - House District 32B
Yang for City Council - City of Mpls Ward 5
Cheryl Youakim - State Rep - District 46B