Membership Meetings

St. Paul Monthly Membership Meeting-2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Mankato Informational Meeting-2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Red Wing Informational Meeting-3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Retiree Meeting St. Paul office-4th Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.

Vacation Account - Two Types of Payouts

Automatic Payout - Applications for your vacation payout will be mailed to you around October 15th of each year from Zenith Administrators.  In order to receive your vacation check, you must fill out the form according to the directiions and return it to Zenith before the deadline in order to receive your check in December.  This check will pay you only for the time period of may of the previous year to May of the current year.
Special Payout - You are entitled to ONE special payout per calendar year.  You must fill out a special payout form on or before the 25th of each month to receive your check the following month.  A $7.00 service fee will be charged and will be taken off the top of your check amount.  You will receive all funds in your account minus the $7.00.  There are no special payouts in the month of December.  Forms are available in the office.
How much do I have in my account?  To find out your balance, you must contact Zenith Administrators at:  651-256-1800

How To Join A Union

You must apply directly with a Union Contractor, by filling out an application at their offices.  Once you are hired and start work, call our office at 651-487-1070 and a Business Agent will stop at your job site to sign you up to the Union.  Initiation to join the Union is $450.00 plus the 1st months dues of 29.00. 

Minnesota and North Dakota Laborers' Training Center

Construction Laborers' Education,
Apprenticeship and Training Fund
of Minnesota and North Dakota
2350 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN  55038
651-653-6710   Toll Free  1-888-758-6466

For Class schedule please click on the link below:

www.ltcmn.org

Effective January 1, 2009 All Classes start promptly at 7:00 a.m.

You must be a member of good standing to attend a class at the Training Center.  For registration contact:

• Pattie Swanson at 651-653-6710 for all courses except Asbestos & Lead

• Local 132 for Asbestos & Lead courses

• Chris Bibeau if you are a Contractor for a special course schedule

Class Schedule
Skills & Safety Training:
Day classes begin proptly at 7:00n am
Day class end times vary based upon the course

Environmental Training
Day classes begin promptly at 7:00 am
Day class end times vary based upon the course

Evening Classes
 Monday - Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - No Classes

Apprentice Orientation
Apprentice Orientation is held the third Thursday of each month
 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 pm.
One session is MANDATORY
This session will include information on:
Benefits
Training
Apprenticeship program
Your spouse is encouraged to attend with you

Apprenticeship:  If you have questions on the level of Apprentice, hours worked and class hours towards your Journey person status, please contact the Apprenticeship program at:  651-762-8235.

Directions:  

From the South:  Take 35E North to County Road 14 (Hugo/Centerville) Exit #123.  Turn right at the top of the ramp, and go approximately 1/4 mile.  The Training Center is on the right-hand side.

From the North:  Take 35E South to County Road 14 (huog/Centerville) Exit #123.  Turn left at the top of the ramp and go approximately 1/4 mile.  The Training Center is on the right-hand side.