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A Minnesota Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust PublicationLABORERThe Skilled Construction Craft UNIONPromoting the benefits of Union construction in MN & NDMINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTASkilled LaborersandDAKOTAMINNESOTA& NORTHBetter Commutes Ahead: LIUNA and Union ContractorsBuild Two New Massive Bridges in MinnesotaIt has been a while since the stateof Minnesota has seen two all newmarquee bridge structures openingin the same year. Thanks to the valueof Union construction, two bridgesopened in the last 45 days, one onthe iron range and the other inthe St. Croix River Valley of easternMinnesota. The two Union builtstructures are both constructionand engineering marvels.Taconite Industry Forges NewBridge in Virginiatrades on a deck pourat the Hwy 53 Bridgeproject in Virginia, MN.Highway 53 Relocation Projectby the NumbersTo pave the way for the new 3.1 mile2015/Nov Construction StartHighway 53 Relocation project in27 Local Sub ContractorsVirginia, MN, United Taconite a1,100 Bridge Span (feet)subsidiary of Cliff ’s Natural Resourcesnotified the Minnesota Department of1.5 M Excavation Cu. YardsTransportation (MnDOT) back in 201047 Acres of Clearingof their need to access large quantities100 Year Design Lifeof iron ore deposits to maintain theeconomic vitality of the region andcovering a span of 1,100 feet unitingState of Minnesota.the cities of Virginia with EvelethIt was a decadesand the quad cities. The 156 millionold agreement forbridge spans across the Rouchleau Pit,MnDOT to relocatean area that was once mined in the 70’sthe road to aand is the tallest bridge structure inpermanent location.Minnesota at more than 200 feet high.This meant shiftingthe Highway 53Continued on page 2connectionareaover and createdthe all newSeptember 2017Highway53ISSUE HIGHLIGHTSbridge – a steelgirderbridgeu Virginia Hwy 53 Bridge Pages 1-2with just twou St. Croix River Crossing Pages 4-5concrete piers
Welcome New Contractors!Blue State Steel IncCelestial Services IncFortis Specialty Contracting LLCHarp Construction & Roofing IncJ H Findorff & Son IncJohn Foley MasonryJohn Mcdougall Company IncKnock It Out Cleaning Service LLCPride Construction & Excavating IncRestoration & Construction Services LLCFacebook.com/MinnesotaLECETBetter Commutes Ahead.continuedContractor Signs PLA to Work safety record, per sources at Kiewit.with Local Contractors and “We appreciate the skilled laborthat the organizations were ableSkilled TradesOmaha, Nebraska-based KiewitInfrastructureCompanywasawarded the project as a ConstructionManager General Contractor andsigned a Project Labor Agreement(PLA), a local workforce agreementwith the Iron Range Building Tradesthat sets basic project and workforceconditions. The workforce agreementenabled a vast number of localMinnesota based contractors andworkers to do the work. Hundredsof local Union craftsmen and womenwent to work on this two-yearproject, helping the bridge beingbuilt on time with an extraordinaryto provide,” said Logan McInvale,Kiewit Infrastructure Co. “It has beena very positive experience with themen andwomenthat havehadachanceto sMinnesota LECETBoard of TrusteesMark Ryan, ChairJohn KittlesonDave Borst, Co-ChairDan OlsonChris BornJim PersonMike BubaloTim McCauleySteve BuckDenise WoodsCarl Bolander & Sons Inc.Laborers Local 405PCL Construction ServicesLaborers Local 563Laborers Local 563Bituminous Roadways Inc.Laborers Local 1091Ryan Companies US Inc.Laborers Local 1097AGC of MinnesotaDwight EngenLECETMissionLECET Construction MarketingDirectorThe Minnesota LaborersEmployers Cooperation &Education Trust (LECET) fund wascreated in 1992 as a non-profit jointLabor/Management cooperation effortaffiliated with the Minnesota LaborersUnion. LECET aims to promote themany benefits of Union constructionwhile addressing a number ofinitiatives that are of mutual benefit toboth signatory Union Contractors andLIUNA members.Laborers Local 1097 Turns 70Construction & General LaborersUnion Local 1097, based in Virginia,MN on the iron range turned 70 yearsold this past spring. The Local boasts amembership of just under 900 skilledLIUNA members working for over 50Signatory Union contractors in theiron range region and in NorthwesternMinnesota.“Since 1947 Laborers Local 1097 hasbeen a proud builder of the iron range,”said Tim McCauley, Business Manager.“The skilled members in this unionbuild transportation, energy, education,mining and so much more. We arehonored to be an important part of thecommunities in which we live, workand serve.”2
Annual Laborer NomineesSafety DrivenTHE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPSafety Driven Quarterly Award Winners - 2nd Quarter 2017LABORERMiguel ZunigaCharles JohnstonTimothy VanrynBruce RivardJohn SchleperTitus PetersonBradley QuistorffKim PanekRick MachNick LoidoltRichard BenjaminCONTRACTORAlvin E Benike IncC & L Excavating IncCorval GroupCustom Drywall IncDonlar ConstructionCompanyFrerichs Construction CoJohnson-Nelson MasonryJorgenson Construction IncKellington Construction IncKiffmeyer IncKraus AndersonLABORERGreg VilleneuveKarl JacobsChris OlsonJordan AhnerEli BelisleStephen CurphyGabriel DominguezDaniel WelshKatrina ThompsonCONTRACTORLakehead Constructors IncMaverick Cutting &BreakingMcGough ConstructionMichels PipelineConstructionMinnesota Utilities &ExcavatingNorthland ConstructorsRyan Companies US IncS R Weidema IncStandard ContractingLECET Recognizes 2016 ‘Safety Driven’Contractor AwardsMinnesota Laborers – EmployersCooperation & Education Trust(LECET) recognized 45 signatory unioncontractors at their Annual ContractorAppreciation Open House, held thispast March at the Construction LaborersTraining Center in Lino Lakes.The contractors are all participants in theLECET Safety Driven program and havemet the program requirements to beconsidered for the award. Award winningcontractors must meet a minimumpoint criteria based on their previoussafety performance records, bestpractices, new initiatives and more. “Weall should know that these contractorsare true leaders in safety and are makingour industry much safer as time goeson. They are innovative and they reallyembrace why safety is so critical to thefuture of our industry, to the job seekersand next generation workers.” said MarkRyan, President of Carl Bolander & SonsInc. and LECET Chairman.Contractors awarded the 2016Safety Driven Award of Excellence:Adolfson & Peterson Construction(Minneapolis), Advanced ConcreteSawing (St. Paul), Alvin E. Benike(Rochester), Bituminous Roadways,Inc. (Mendota Heights), BoldtCompany (Cloquet), Carl Bolander &Sons (St. Paul), Casper Construction(Grand Rapids), Chicago Bridge &Iron (St. Paul), Corval Group (St.Paul), Custom Drywall (St. Paul),Donlar Construction Co. (Waite Park),Environmental Plant Services Inc (St.Paul), Four Star Construction (Superior,WI), Fraser Construction (Rochester),Frattalone Companies (Little Canada),Global Specialty Contractors (Eagan),GrahamConstructionServices(Eagan), Hammerlund Construction(Grand Rapids), Hardrives (Rogers),Interstate Improvement (Faribault), J.E.Dunn Construction (Minneapolis), J.R.Jensen Construction (Superior, WI),Kellington Construction (Minneapolis),Kiffmeyer (Coon Rapids), KnutsonConstruction (Minneapolis), KrausAnderson Construction (Minneapolis),Kuechle Underground (Kimball),Lakehead Constructors Inc (Superior,WI), Lloyd’s Construction Services,Inc (Savage), Maverick Cutting &Breaking LLC (Minneapolis), MavoSystems (White Bear Lake), McGoughConstruction (St. Paul), McNamaraContracting (Rosemount), NorthlandConstructors (Duluth), Opus DesignBuild LLC (Minnetonka), ParkConstruction (Minneapolis), PCLConstruction Services (Burnsville),Rachel Contracting (St. Michael), RiceLake Construction (Deerwood), RJMConstruction (Minneapolis), RyanCompanies US, Inc. (Minneapolis),Standard Contracting (Hampton), Veit& Company, Inc. (Rogers) and XcelSpecial Construction (Minneapolis).3The following LIUNA members werenominated by their employers for the 2016LECET Safety Driven Laborers Annual Award.LABORERCONTRACTORCarmen Krause*Ryan Brant*John Pecinovsky*Matt TurnerDan MullinsDustin (Dusty) NickaJeremy SchrulTyler SiegelDavid BauerBrian ZahnNicholas SlavicekJustin MeyerDarrin LonningRyker HolmDenis MehrChanning BrandtTerry Beltrand*Carl AndersonAndy YustCharles Jewett IIICory AultmanPeter ScheidChris PierceCory CurtisScott Ramsdell JrJames ZellmanKevin FriehlRobby RisbrudtDennis MattsonKyle OttoJay BeckJake EntwistleDan SchunoChuck (Charles)GeislingerBrian Welsh*Nick SmithJason WendelLuis MartinezEli HejdaBenjamin OstertagBryce QuinnellJonathan StevensMark FeldeGabe KimballAdan DamasChad BoschErik SmithJohn SchneiderScott RichartBrian WatsonSean McFarlandBryan Skogsberg**Chris LazarzTim SwensonGustavo BredeeJohn GolnickJason ThompsonRichard HillstromNate NewmanJud Beise*Ryan JensenDave DunbarAdolfson & Peterson ConstructionAdvanced Concrete SawingAlvin E BenikeAmes ConstructionBelair Sitework ServicesBituminous RoadwaysCarl Bolander and SonsCasper Construction IncChicago Bridge and IronConstruction Results CorporationCorval GroupCustom DrywallDarold Berger Masonry IncDonald Holm ConstructionDonlar ConstructionEnviroBateEnvironmental Plant ServicesFour Star ConstructionFraser Construction CoFrattalone CompaniesGeorge Bougalis and Sons CoGlobal Specialty Contractors IncGraham ConstructionGresser CompanyHammerlund Construction IncHardrives IncJE Dunn ConstructionJohnson-Nelson Masonry IncJR Jensen Construction CompanyKellington Construction IncKiffmeyer IncKnutson ConstructionKraus-Anderson ConstructionKuechle Underground IncLakehead Constructors IncLloyd's Construction Services IncMaverick Cutting & Breaking LLCMavo SystemsMax Gray ConstructionMcGough ConstructionMcNamara Contracting IncMG McGrath IncMinnesota Utilities & ExcavatingMinnowa ConstructionMortenson ConstructionMP TechnologiesNorthland Concrete & MasonryNorthland ConstructorsOpus Design BuildPark ConstructionPCL Construction Services IncRachel ContractingRJM ConstructionRochester Plumbing & HeatingRyan Companies US IncShannon's IncSmith-Sharpe Fire Brick SupplyStandard Contracting IncThe Boldt CompanyUlland Brothers IncVeit & CompanyXcel Energy Special Construction*Denotes an award finalist. All nominees receive a safety drivenjacket fit to their size just by being nominated.** Winner of the Polaris ATV & trailer by random draw amongstthe finalists.
New St. Croix River Bridge:Union-built Structure Flows with River ValleyAfter 25 years, residents of the St. Croix region of Stillwater andOak Park Heights finally got their new bridge. The iconic LiftBridge – the closest river crossing point in Stillwater – had reached80 years and long surpassed its intended lifespan. The Lift Bridgealso experienced much heavier commutes than it was designedto handle. That and a few quirks here and there with mechanicalissues to the bridge’s lifting mechanisms and residents will gladlysay that a new bridge couldn’t have come any sooner.Different than the 53 Bridge in Virginia, MN, a MnDOT project,the St. Croix Crossing needed federal approval to move it forward.Congress granted a much needed exemption from the Wildand Scenic Rivers Act and President Obama authorizedconstruction in 2012.Environmentally Pleasing DesignThe single biggest factor in design and construction of thenew St. Croix River Crossing was to meet environmentalimpact requirements relating to the St. Croix NationalScenic Riverway. As one example, the towers were designedat a height below the tree line. In order to do this, bridgeengineering experts developed a combination hybrid designusing elements of a concrete box girder (much like the I35WBridge in Minneapolis) with a stay cable bridge keepingthe towers to only 60 feet above the bridge pavements.This helped minimize the number of piers in the water toreduce the footprint in the area. “In the end, this structurewill be a structure that the whole river valley and regioncan be immensely proud of,” said John Chiglo, MnDOTSpokesperson. “People around the world will be attracted tocome and see the work that’s been done.”Local Contractors & Local Union WorkersThe joint venture team of Lunda and Ames Construction – two Unioncontractors with strong ties in Minnesota – were awarded the contract.When including all the road and area improvements relating to thesuperstructure, the project had over 60 subcontractors and 400 workers.Over the course of 3-1/2 years, there were over 100 Skilled LIUNAmembers on the project at various times according to Chris Peltier,Business Agent for Construction & General Laborers Local 563.“There is an extraordinary sense of pride among our members tobe a part of this project that will link Minnesota and Wisconsin forgenerations to come,” said Tim Mackey, President & Business Manager ofthe Laborers District Council of MN & ND. “A project of this magnitudedoesn’t get completed without skilled and safety-conscious workers. Wewant the public to know how hard our members worked and also howproud we are to have played a significant role in this quality project.”4
Building the Concrete Box GirdersSkilled Construction Craft Laborers played a bigrole in one of the most important parts of the St.Croix River Crossing Bridge, creating the concretesegments that make up the span of the structure.Laborers helped build nearly 1,100 cast segmentsat two casting yards. One casting yard was on-siteand the other was located at Grey Cloud Island inCottage Grove. The segments from the latter weretransported on the river by barge to the jobsite.Skilled Laborers were involved in many otheraspects as well from initial site work, footings,bridge decking, area road work and more.Building Bridges: Building CommunitiesThe completion of two Union Built project marvels– the new Highway 53 Bridge and St. Croix RiverCrossing – only come around once or twice ina skilled construction craft Laborer’s career.Hundreds of LIUNA members strapped on theirsafety gear everyday for upwards to four yearsworking in all weather conditions to build thesemassive structures. When LIUNA members teamup with Union Contractors, they build more thanbridges, they build stronger communities.St. Croix River Crossingby the Numbers2014 Construction Start400/67 Union Workers/contractors (estimated)5,074 Bridge length (feet)42 Concrete Pounds (million)150 Feet above water (deck)100 Year Design Life5
Announcing Our LIUNA ‘Proud Member’ InitiativeBy Kris Fredson, Campaigns & Member Communications Director, LIUNA Minnesota & North DakotaIt’s an honor to join your LIUNAMinnesota & North Dakota team atthe Laborers District Council. I lookforward to working on behalf of ourLIUNA members and locals to strengthenmember communications and campaignsin support of our organizing, legislativeand political priorities.We are hitting the ground runningpreparing for a critical year of memberengagement leading up to a must-winelection for Governor in November2018. That is why we are kicking off anew ‘Proud Member’ campaign. Thereis a lot at stake for LIUNA membersand their families next year. Whether it’sprotecting your job, wages, health careand retirement security, or safe, skilledand quality construction opportunities,we need members to be engaged and takeaction. The best way to make a differenceright now is for LIUNA members to visitour website or Facebook page and joinour “Proud Member” campaign. Signup to receive important emails and othercommunications and to share your storywhy you’re a proud LIUNA member. Ifyou’re on social media, like us and followus.TAKE ACTIONTODAY!Stay engaged. Activism works!www.minnesotalaborers.orgFacebook: Minnesota LaborersTwitter: MNNDLaborersWe cannot do this alone at the Council orLaborers Locals. We need proud LIUNAmembers to Feel the Power, Be the Power,and Use the Power! Take action today!FOR AC TI V E MEMBERSFOR ELIGIBLE RE TIREESGOON NINGOW!Contact your Laborers Local Union Hall for more information.Pick 3Get 1Pick 3Healthy Union. Strong Union.Get 1Preventive health care is the key to feeling yourbest, so why not let it help you look your besttoo? When you complete three of the approvedpreventive tasks, you’ll receive your choice ofjacket, or a voucher good towards new RedWing boots or shoes.*W W W. M N L A B O R E R S H E A LT H . O RG/MNLaborersHealthWelfareFundHealthy Union. Strong Union.Preventive health care is the key to feeling your best, so why not let ithelp you look your best too? When you complete three of the approvedpreventive tasks (Physical, Preventive Dental Visit, CPR Certification,Health Fair Attendance, Tobacco Free, or Flu Shot), you’ll receive anembroidered jacket, exclusive to Retirees*.W W W.MNL A B OR ER SHE A LT H.ORG/MNLaborersHealthWelfareFundIncenctives provided by MN Laborers Employers Cooperation Education Trust (LECET)*For eligible retirees participating in Minnesota Laborers Retiree Health Coverage.Incenctives provided by MN Laborers Employers CooperationEducation Trust (LECET)*For active members and active retirees only. Must be eligible for MNLaborers Health and Welfare Coverage. Program runs 4/8/17 – 4/30/18.All E.O.B’s and certificates of accomplishment must be submitted to theFund and postmarked before 6/1/18.6F OR AC T I V E R E T IR EE SNEW for 2017: Retirees are now eligible toearn this jacket by completing 3 healthymember tasks!
Train Up THE POWER TO EXCELTraining CalendarWeek of October 16, 2017Asbestos Worker InitialGeneral Construction/Flagging/Pro-10Line & GradeMason TendingMason TendingIntro to Union & Apprenticeship ProgramAsbestos Supervisor RefresherMine Safety & Health Admin - Virginia, MNWeek of October 23, 2017Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)Pipelaying 2Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First AidTorch Cutting Demo SafetyRigging & Signaling Qualified - 24 HrExcavation Confined SpaceAsbestos Supervisor Refresher - Hudson, WICPR/First AidHazardous Waste Refresher(651) 653-6710Oct 16-19Oct 16-20Oct 16-20Oct 16-20Oct 16-31Oct 19Oct 20Oct 21Oct 23-24Oct 23-27Oct 23-27Oct 23-24Oct 25-27Oct 26Oct 27Oct 27Oct 27Week of October 30, 2017Asbestos Supervisor InitialOct 30-Nov 03Blueprint ReadingOct 30-Nov 03General Construction/Flagging/Pro-10 Oct 30-Nov 03Pipeline Technology/FlaggingOct 30-Nov 03Safety Week/OSHA 30 /CPR First Aid Oct 30-Nov 03Supervisor Training & Education Program Oct 30-Nov 03Hazardous Waste InitialNov 01-16Asbestos Supervisor Refresher - Hudson, WINov 03Week of November 06, 2017Concrete Practices/Insulated FormsHazardous Waste InitialHeavy Highway Skills/FlaggingLine & GradePlaster TendingSafety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First AidLead Supervisor RefresherNov 06-10Nov 06-10Nov 06-10Nov 06-10Nov 06-10Nov 06-10Nov 10Week of November 13, 2017BGeneral Construction/Flagging/Pro-10Nov 13-17Lead Supervisor InitialNov 13-16Mason TendingNov 13-17Pipelaying 1Nov 13-17Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First AidNov 13-17Scaffold Erecting Competent PersonNov 13-17Welding/Torch Cutting Air ArcNov 13-Dec 19Excavation Confined SpaceNov 16Intro to Union & Apprenticeship ProgramNov 16CPR/First AidNov 17Lead Worker RefresherNov 17Week of November 20, 2017Air SamplingHazardous Waste RefresherLead Renovator InitialLead Worker InitialMine Safety & Health Admin/CPRFARigging & Signaling Qualified - 24 HrTorch Cutting Demo SafetyNov 20-21Nov 20-21Nov 20-21Nov 20-22Nov 20-22Nov 20-22Nov 20-21Week of November 20, 2017Fall ProtectionWeek of November 27, 2017Asbestos Worker InitialBlueprint ReadingGeneral Construction/Flagging/Pro-10Line & GradePipelaying 1Safety Week/OSHA 30/CPR First AidAsbestos Supervisor RefresherHazardous Waste RefresherNov 22Nov 27-30Nov 27-Dec 01Nov 27-Dec 01Nov 27-Dec 01Nov 27-Dec 12Nov 27-Dec 01Dec 01Dec 01Apprentice of theMonth AwardsJuneJesse JokimakiJulyJustin DauenhauerAugustJacob SafranskiNote: Students are reminded thatall day classes begin at 7:00 AM atthe LTC. Trainees must come to classdressed as if they were reportingto work at a construction site. Thisincludes appropriate work boots,long pants,
Omaha, Nebraska-based Kiewit Infrastructure Company was . Kiffmeyer (Coon Rapids), Knutson Construction (Minneapolis), Kraus-Anderson Construction (Minneapolis), Kuechle Underground (Kimball), . Tim Swenson Rochester Plumbing
