The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is surveying wage rates paid to certain workers who worked on commercial, residential and highway and heavy construction projects in the state to determine prevailing-wage rates.

As you’ve likely heard, Minnesota is starting a new Paid Leave program for employees who are unable to work due to serious health conditions, due to a need to care for a family member or due to certain military- or personal-safety qualifying events.  

In the dynamic world of electrical contracting, where innovation meets necessity, the adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices is no longer just an option—it's a responsibility. As stewards of electrical systems, contractors play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact while promoting energy efficiency and conservation. Here, we delve into key strategies and considerations for integrating sustainability into electrical work.

Are you looking to expand your reach and connect with potential clients or partners? Do you want to stay ahead of the curve in the competitive electrical industry? Look no further than our comprehensive online directory, designed exclusively for Electrical Association members.

Federated Insurance strives to provide valuable benefits to association members. To continue giving the best support and guidance, an Association Member Benefits page has been created on our website to provide a helpful overview on what Federated® can offer to help maximize our partnership.

Dakota Supply Group & NCEL deadlines approaching!

The Electrical Association makes training easy by providing CEs at your convenience with our Private Group Training!
•  Convenient! We bring our training to you - choose onsite or online.
•  Flexible! We work with your schedule - you pick the date and time.
•  Focused! We will customize the curriculum to fit your company's needs.

Lots of activity in workforce this month. We started out the month at a career fair at Fort Snelling for veterans. Veterans walked through and brought copies of their resume. You can see some of these resumes on our Resume Page. We have more veteran events planned later this year. The GI Bill in conjunction with our apprenticeship program is a really good benefit for these veterans. One member’s veteran apprentice in Monticello gets a $3,600/ month rent credit through this program.

Check out our latest blog to learn about career fairs for veterans coming up soon!
•  18th Annual Veterans Career Fair (May 1)
•  1st Annual Operation Career Launch (June 18)

Being a former electrical contractor, I too at times echoed this tired statement over the past years. Despite facing challenging circumstances, we have persevered to sustain our business. Moving forward, we clearly recognize the necessity of leveraging every available strategy to retain our valuable workforce and attract new talent to ensure a productive journey towards growth and a prosperous future in the electrical contracting industry."