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Chartered in 1937 as International Union of Hod Carriers’ Building and Common Laborers’ Union, later becoming part of the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA), Local 1091 proudly celebrates 80 years in serving the members in an area of the nation with a strong history of counting on organized Labor.

Organized in the Great Depression Laborers Union Local 1091, based in Duluth MN was organized at a very pivotal time in American history. The Union got its start at the end of the Great Depression in 1937 when jobs were at a premium, as unemployment reached as high as 25%. “To organize workers at that time, in the late 30s was a very big deal, said Larry Sillanpa, Editor of the Labor World Newspaper since 1989 and a Laborers Local 1091 retiree. “That set the tone for the next 80 years. If a Union could be successful in the depression era it was born to

survive.” Today, the local has nearly 1,000 members serving nearly every sector of construction.

Hod Carriers While Laborers have always been highly diverse in their work skills, early craftsmen were often hod carriers or “hoddies”, a supportive role with a bricklaying, stone masons, cement finishers or plasterers team. A brick hod is a three-sided box with a handle for carrying bricks or other building materials resting from a Laborers shoulder. The work was not easy. Often times, Laborers would scale up and down ladders armed with the needed materials to support other skilled craftsmen.

Today, mason tending Laborers do similar work in preparing and bringing construction materials in a supportive role. Other than the addition of pneumatics, Laborer practices have changed little. With the arrival of advanced technology and its introduction into the construction field, the Laborers Union has

been quick to include much of this technology as being Laborers work.

Rich Labor History The Duluth and the Twin Ports region have had a rich labor history dating back to the late 1800’s as archived in publications like the Labor World newspaper. In fact, prior to the chartering of the Union, immigrant Laborers held a strike in 1889 over an agreement the year before to pay $1.75 per day standard wages.

Union contractors today have learned to appreciate the work ethic of the skilled Union craftsmen and women in the Duluth region and all across the state. This trust and confidence in the Union workforce has come from a long and proven history of

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MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA

MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA

A Minnesota Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Publication

The Skilled Construction Craft UNION

Promoting the benefits of Union construction in MN & ND

Laborers Union members pouring concrete at the original Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in 1965

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LECETMissionThe 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.

The 2017 Labor Health & Benefit Fair saw record numbers of Laborers Union members and their families with an estimated total of over 1,200 attending the event on Saturday, April 18, held for the first time at the new US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings.

LIUNA members were able to visit the Minnesota Laborers Union hospitality area to enjoy refreshments, games and prizes and network with hundreds

of health professionals and service providers throughout the show floor on the grass level of the stadium. “Our turnout was incredible,” said Rod Skoog, Laborers Fringe Benefit Funds Administrator. “This event is great for all LIUNA members and their families and it shows how important good health services are for members. We really like to put on a good event for the membership and believe that this was the best health fair attendance we’ve ever had.”

Laborers Pack the House for the Health Fair

OSHA Silica Requirement Bumped to SeptemberThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that it will delay enforcement of the OSHA silica requirement until September 23, 2017 for construction. OSHA made the delay to conduct further research on the topic.

Earlier, OSHA had issued a final rule to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America’s workers by limiting their exposure to respirable

crystalline silica, a byproduct of concrete. The rule is comprised of two standards, one for Construction and one for General Industry and Maritime.

Minnesota LECET sponsored a series of successful informational seminars state-wide in Minnesota on this important topic in 2017. Union contractors or LIUNA members desiring more information on silica exposure and requirements may contact the Laborers Training Center or Minnesota LECET.

Welcome New Contractors!Benchmark LLCBieniek’s Abatement Services LLCBuilder’s Alliance IncButler Coring IncD J Rossetti IncGreen Nature Cycle LLCGreene’s Personal TouchH & S Contracting IncIce Dam Steam Team & Outdoor ServicesK & M Contracting Of Ohio IncMagnetec InspectionMinnesota Signal LLCMncrete IncNational Concrete Cutting Service IncRagnar Benson LLCT F E IncTitan Masonry EnterprisesWendt Masonry Inc

Minnesota LECET Board of Trustees

Social MediaMark Ryan, ChairCarl Bolander & Sons Inc.

Dave Borst, Co-ChairLaborers Local 405

Chris Born PCL Construction Services

Mike BubaloLaborers Local 563

Steve BuckLaborers Local 563

John KittlesonBituminous Roadways Inc.

Tim McCauleyLaborers District Council of MN & ND

Dan Olson Laborers Local 1091

Jim Person Ryan Companies US Inc.

Denise WoodsAGC of Minnesota

Dwight EngenLECET Construction Marketing Director

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Three Scholarship Winners AnnouncedMinnesota LECET has given out over $40,000 in financial assistance awards and scholarships in the past 10 years to assist individuals working for further advancement in the Union construction industry. In 2017, there were 3 winners selected for $1,000 scholarship awards:

Ayodeji Oladeinde, Field Engineer Intern with PCL Construction Services, attending University of Minnesota Construction Management program

Jeremy Jocelyn, Local 563 Union member employed by Pete’s Water and Sewer, attending Dunwoody College Construction Management program

Joseph Trepanier, Local 563 Union member employed by Shafer Contracting, attending the University of Wisconsin, Stout Construction Management program

“On behalf of the LECET Board of Trustees, we are pleased to financially assist three great candidates,” said Mark Ryan, Chairman and President of Carl Bolander & Sons. “The construction industry will be in a great place if we can keep getting quality individuals like this in leadership roles. The future is wide open for opportunity and we are glad that LECET can help out through some of our programs.”

NAME CONTRACTOR NAMETom Geislinger Ames Construction IncNeil Chambers Carl Bolander & SonsDerek Pederson Casper Const. Inc.Ryan Schingledecker CBI ServicesDarin Christofferson Darold Berger Masonry IncChad Moss Four Star Construction IncTodd Staven Fraser ConstructionTodd Rachels Global Specialty ContractorsLuke Huotari Hammerlund ConstructionElias Christianson Jamar CompanyMike Johnson Jorgenson Construction Inc

NAME CONTRACTOR NAMEDavid Schramel Kellington Construction IncWayne Skoog Kiffmeyer IncOctavio Chung-Bustamante Lloyd's Construction Services, Inc

Tomas Lopez Magney ConstructionJosh Sherman Mavo SystemsAustin Bellefy Minnesota Limited IncChad Estabrooks Standard ContractingDarrin Holte The Boldt CompanyKevin Fisher Xcel Energy, Special Construction

Safety Driven Quarterly Award Winners1st Quarter 2017

Safety Driven THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

Finance & Commerce (F&C) news has announced their annual selection of Top Projects awards for the calendar year 2016 and the list includes an impressive number of Union-built projects. One of the most notable projects is the Mortenson Construction-led Minnesota Vikings Football Stadium Project, known as US Bank Stadium.

In addition, the list includes some great projects across the state. The Wells Fargo Downtown East Corporate Campus involving two 17-story towers and the expansive Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shakopee, both built by Ryan Companies US Inc., were both honored. Maurices new Duluth headquarters constructed by McGough is an 11-story building and parking structure also honored

by F&C. Union contractors receiving accolades were: Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Donlar Construction, D.J. Kranz Construction, Frana Co., Frerichs Construction, Gardner Builders, Greiner Construction, Knutson Construction, Kraus Anderson Construction, L.S. Black Constructors, McGough, Mortenson Construction, Ryan Companies US Inc., Shaw–Lundquist and Weis Builders.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation campus constructed by Knutson

Construction Services and Amazon Fulfillment Center Project built

by Ryan Companies US Inc, both made the Top Projects list.

Top Projects Dominated by Union Contractors

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Building the NorthlandLaborers Local 1091 Celebrates 80 Years (continued from Page 1)

projects being finished on time, skillfully and under budget. Duluth and the Twin Ports region has a unique designation in having the second highest Union density for construction in the nation.

Worker Benefits for the Long TermIn the mid-1960’s Laborers Union leadership with the blessing of the rank and file membership worked diligently to think more long term and began to advance benefits including pension and health and welfare. This was a transforming period in the history for improving the lives of working men and women in the Laborers craft. The Union realized the need to garner these benefits to help members not only during their work lives but also in their retirement years. Also of note was the development in 1973 of the federal Davis-Bacon Act, and a corresponding Minnesota Prevailing Wage Law, which established the requirement for paying the local prevailing wage rates on public works for Laborers and mechanics. In effect, the law has helped keep jobs more and more in the hands of local workers.

Another key worker benefit was the creation of the Laborers training program in 1989, which has grown today to one of the finest training

programs in the country by offering skills, safety, environmental and specialty training. While most of the training is done at the Laborers Training Center in Lino Lakes, Local 1091 has arranged special training courses in Duluth to help meet member’s needs.

Building the NorthlandLaborers Local 1091 in partnership with its highly regarded Union contractor employers, has had a rich history in building and maintaining the entire infrastructure of the northland including: roads and bridges, sewer and water systems, the Lake Superior Sanitary District, colleges and public schools, medical facilities in addition to supporting the construction and maintenance needed to maintain the Twin Ports vital shipping industry. The Local was instrumental in rebuilding areas of Duluth affected by the devastating floods of 2012 involving new bridges, roads, sewer and water collection systems.

Over time, the Union and its members have played an important role in maintaining Duluth’s most iconic projects. More recent notable projects

“Over the years we have built a workforce that exceeds the needs of owners and the community.”

Dan Olson, Business Manager, Laborers Local 1091

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include the newly built Amsoil Arena, Duluth International Airport, Interstate 35 road and bridge improvements, Maurices headquarters and Pier B Resort. These are prime projects built with integrity and high quality craftsmanship as demonstrated throughout the membership of the Local.

Still Working to ImproveTo this day and 80 years later, Local 1091 is still working to improve opportunities for the membership. In the past month the Laborers and Building

Trades Council were successful in encouraging the City of Cloquet in passing a Project Labor Agreement ordinance for all construction work over $175,000. Cloquet is one of 16 northern units of local

government to have Project Labor Agreements or Prevailing Wage requirements in place. The trades have been able to prove the case that such agreements equate to high quality craftsmanship, more local workers getting the work and projects that meet and exceed deadlines and budgets.

Workers for the Future“Over the years we have built a workforce that exceeds the needs of owners and the community,” said Dan Olson, Business Manager of Laborers Local 1091. “Training and safety are the cornerstones of all we do. Our members and Union contractor employers take pride in each and every job we have done over the past 80 years.”

“This 80th Anniversary celebration will be a great day to recognize how we started and to express our vision for moving forward into the next 80 years,” said Olson. “We have met all of our challenges head-on and it’s time to pause and celebrate those achievements. However,

there is much more to be done and the members of Local 1091 welcome the

opportunity.”

Project Labor Agreements in Northern Minnesota

Cities Cohasset, Cromwell, Duluth, Ely, Eveleth, Hibbing, Hoyt Lakes, Kinney, Mountain Iron, Orr, Superior (WI), Two Harbors, Virginia

Counties Carlton, Douglas (WI), Itasca, Lake, St. Louis

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In this issue, we are featuring a special celebration of the anniversary date of the charter of Laborers Local 1091 in Duluth MN, who has been serving the needs

of its members and the region for 80 years. Next year, we will highlight Laborers Local 405, Rochester MN who is embarking on 100 years. These important milestones are historic and very impressive when you really think about it. As the new President and Business Manager of the Laborers District Council of MN & ND, I wanted to recognize these milestones.

The Laborers International Union of North America was founded in 1903. In the Twin Cities and other parts of the state, our organization has existed for over 100 years. The Laborers Union has stood the test of time. We’ve been through it all. Laborers have survived the Great Depression and the more recent recession. We’ve made it through many ups and downs in the construction industry and the economy. We have done this by having a strong vision and being able to reflect on the past.

For the future, the Minnesota Laborers Union continues to visualize how we can get even better. We’ve developed new ways to approach opportunities by being more proactive. We are on top of new markets

in the construction industry. We also plan on communicating and connecting more with our members and signatory Union contractors. We will continue to offer training that is state-of-the-art. There is so much to do and we will get it done. The Minnesota Laborers Union is well positioned to meet any future challenges and opportunities.

Celebrating Our Past; Working for Our Future By Tim Mackey, President & Business Manager, Laborers District Council of MN & ND

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Minnesota lawmakers and Governor Dayton were able to reach a deal on a 2017 Capital Investment Bonding Bill, passing a $988 million borrowing package to fund roads, bridges and building projects throughout the State of Minnesota. This was a much needed investment as the legislature missed the opportunity in the 2016 session and Union Contractors and LIUNA members certainly felt the impact of lost project and job opportunities.

After years of consideration on a long-term, comprehensive transportation funding bill, the legislature finally passed a bill that makes progress in addressing the $600 million per year shortfall for roads and bridges in the state. The 2017 Omnibus Transportation Bill contains $246 million in new funding and another $350 million in bonding for 2018/2019 and another $456 million for 2020/2021.

These two critical topics were top priorities this year for the Laborers District Council of MN & ND. Thank you to the Laborers Union member volunteers who attended our Annual Day on the Hill event at the Minnesota State Capitol. This is an important day that we coordinate for members to meet with and get to know their own legislators. Your involvement and activism works!

Bonding and Transportation Bills Pass at the Capitol By Russell Hess, Political Coordinator, Laborers District Council of MN & ND

The Laborers International Union of North America of Minnesota and North Dakota continues to be a strong advocate for energy sector jobs. The Union has always promoted an “all of the above” strategy for energy, which includes building and maintaining traditional energy systems and also building some of the newest energy sources in solar and wind.

Enbridge Energy is currently proposing a replacement of the Line 3 pipeline, a crude oil transmission pipeline built in the 1960’s. It is a 1,097 mile pipeline from Edmonton, Alberta to Superior, Wisconsin

and is an integral part of Enbridge’s mainline system. The replacement pipeline will follow Enbridge’s existing Line 2 route from Joliette, North Dakota to Clearbrook, MN and then primarily follow existing pipeline and transmission routes from Clearbrook to Superior, WI.

The project is estimated to provide 1,500 construction jobs in Minnesota and is a $7.5 billion privately invested project that will deliver other economic benefits to the state and region during construction.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce held 22 public meetings as it

released a draft environmental review of the project. Laborers Union members, contractors and project advocates actively participated during the comment period to promote advancement of the project. For more information, visit www.MinnesotaLaborers.org.

LIUNA Gets Behind the Replacement of Line 3

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The Laborers Training Center and LECET will be hosting their Annual Fall Construction Industry Open House on Friday Oct. 13. The event is designed for Union contractors, project owners, public officials, government officials and legislative leaders and will feature 2 educational topics of importance to the construction industry.

Matt Wilkendorf, instructor at the LTC since Nov. 2008, will retire in October. His areas of focus for training are Concrete

Practices and Procedures, SWPP, Blueprint Reading, Confined Space, MSHA, Rigging & Signaling, Scaffold Erecting Competent Person and more. Matt began his career with the Laborers Union in 1989 and is a member of Laborers Local 563.

Accountant Harry Maher , is retiring at the end of December and has worked at the LTC since 2009. The LTC will be

seeking applications for the Accounting position soon. Contact the LTC for more information.

The Laborers Training Center will be hiring 2 instructors by October. Current Laborers Union members having background and qualifications in MSHA, Water & Sewer, Line & Grade, Plan Reading, Concrete / Mason Tending should consider applying. Call the LTC for more information.

The new 2018 Tri-Fold Training calendar will be mailed out to all current LIUNA members in late August.

Week of July 03, 2017Air Sampling Jul 05-06

Week of July 10, 2017Asbestos Supervisor Initial Jul 10-14Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Jul 10-14Scaffold Erecting Competent Person Jul 10-25Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Hudson, WI Jul 14CPR/First Aid Jul 14Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Superior, WI Jul 15

Week of July 17, 2017General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Jul 17-21Hazardous Waste Initial Jul 17-21Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program Jul 20

Week of July 24, 2017Asbestos Worker Initial Jul 24-27Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Jul 24-28General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Jul 26-Aug 10Pro-10 Jul 26-27Excavation Confined Space Jul 27Asbestos Worker Refresher Jul 28

Week of July 31, 2017Blueprint Reading Jul 31-Aug 04General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Jul 31-Aug 04

Week of August 07, 2017Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Aug 07-11Flagging/MnDot Aug 09Hazardous Waste Refresher Aug 11Mine Safety & Health Admin - Virginia Aug 12

Week of August 14, 2017Blueprint Reading Aug 14-29 General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Aug 14-18Mason Tending Aug 14-18Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program Aug 17Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Moorhead Aug 19

Week of August 21, 2017Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Aug 21-25Excavation Confined Space Aug 24Asbestos Worker Refresher Aug 25CPR/First Aid Aug 25

Week of August 28, 2017General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Aug 28-Sep 01Scaffold Erecting Competent Person Aug 28-Sep 01

Week of September 04, 2017Asbestos Worker Initial Sep 05-08Asbestos Worker Refresher Sep 08

Week of September 11, 2017Hazardous Waste Initial Sep 11-15Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Sep 11-26Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Sep 11-15Asbestos Supervisor Refresher Sep 15Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Virginia Sep 15 CPR/First Aid Sep 15Mine Safety & Health Admin - Virginia Sep 16

Week of September 18, 2017General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Sep 18-22Line & Grade Sep 18-22

Week of September 18, 2017Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program Sep 21

Week of September 25, 2017Blueprint Reading Sep 25-29Pipelaying 1 Sep 25-29Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Sep 25-29Torch Cutting Demo Safety Sep 27-Oct 03Excavation Confined Space Sep 28

Week of October 02, 2017Line & Grade Oct 02-06Remote Camera Inspection Oct 02-06Scaffold Erecting Competent Person Oct 02-06Rigging & Signaling Qualified - 24 Hr Oct 04-12Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Rochester Oct 06

Week of October 09, 2017Pipelaying 1 Oct 09-13Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First Aid Oct 09-13

Apprentice of the Month AwardsMarchBrandon KoshiolAprilTanner AndersonMayShane Bertsch

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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Family Fun-Raiser Picnic at Como Park

LABORERS UNION

Family

Fun -Raiser

Saturday, August 19 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.

Como Regional Park Midway Picnic Pavilions

1199 Midway Pkwy, Saint Paul

Map to Location:

Como Regional ParkMidway Picnic Pavilions

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103

u Come to the Fun-Raiser Picnic and enjoy the day at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

u FREE Como Town Amusement Park tickets for LIUNA Kids (12 & Under)

u FREE hot dog lunch and refreshments served 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

u FREE face painting, balloon artist and LIUNA Kids Fishing

u FREE prizes! Drawing at NOON for lots of great prizes

u Open to families of LIUNA members, signatory Union contractor representatives and supporters

u EVENT MISSION: Benefit MN Laborers CharitiesPicnic

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