Minnesota Construction Unions Endorse Tim Walz for Governor and Peggy Flanagan for Lieutenant Governor

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA (May 24, 2018) - The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council proudly announced today the endorsement of Tim Walz for Governor and Peggy Flanagan for Lieutenant Governor.

“In Congress, Tim has been an effective leader for Minnesota’s working families. Tim fights for a Minnesota where we invest in jobs, and maintain our roads, bridges, and transit across all corners of the state.” Stated Craig Olson, Secretary/Treasurer.

“Peggy Flanagan is an effective legislator and advocate for Minnesota children and their families. Peggy believes in a Minnesota where every child has the opportunity to succeed and a Minnesota with fair wages, fully funded public schools, and affordable healthcare as a right, not a privilege.” Stated Carly Melin, Executive Director.

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The Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council is the advocate voice for unionized construction workers in Minnesota. 70,000 members strong, the Minnesota Building Trades has provided leadership and advocacy for construction workers in Minnesota for over 60 years. For more information go to http://www.minnesotabuildingtrades.org/frontpage?page=38or call 651.287.9999