Urgent Need for 3rd Semester Electrical Instructor – St. Paul Community Technical College

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St. Paul Community & Technical College Dean of Trades and Technical Education reached out to us and asked us to spread the word, that there is an urgent need for a 3rd semester electrical instructor.
Classes run from approximately 8am-2pm Monday-Friday starting on Jan 13th https://www.indeed.com/…/temporary-electrician…
The Dean states that they have a very seasoned group of current instructors who can mentor and help this instructor during the spring semester.

Election is 5 days away

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Sisters and Brothers,
The election is 5 days away, early voting has begun and the big final push to November 5th is underway!
If you would like to be involved with Get Out The Vote (GOTV) door knocking or phone banking sign up here:

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me * 2024 MN Victory on Mobilize
https://www.mobilize.us/2024mnvictory/?page=1&per_page=25&tag_ids=20122&tag_ids=20123

If you have any questions about voting, where to vote, early voting, your voting location or to view your sample ballot go to:
Minnesota Secretary Of State – Elections & Voting
https://sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/

These are the IBEW Local 343 endorsed candidates:
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz – President and Vice-President
Amy Klobuchar – US Senator, Minnesota
Rachel Bohman – US Congress, CD 1
Angie Craig – US Congress, CD 2
Anthony Studemann – MN House District 15A
Tom Kuster – MN House District 15B
Jeff Brand – MN House District 18A
Luke Frederick – MN House District 18B
Jessica Navarro – MN House District 19A
Edel Fernandez – MN House District 19B
Heather Arndt – MN House District 20A
Michael Hutchinson – MN House District 20B
Jon Wilson – MN House District 21B
Marisa Ulmen – MN House District 22A
Sara Nett-Torgrimson – MN House District 22B
Joe Staloch – MN House District 23A
Joe Pacovsky – MN House District 23B
Heather Holmes – MN House District 24A
Tina Liebling – MN House District 24B
Kim Hicks – MN House District 25A
Andy Smith – MN House District 25B
Sarah Kruger – MN House District 26A
Allie Wolf – MN House District 26B
Randy Schubring – Rochester City Council, Member-at-Large/President

“Who you vote for is your own business. You should know that after careful consideration and selection, the above candidates have been endorsed by the IBEW Local 343 COPE Committee; they are candidates that will fight for Labor and the values of working men and women and our families if they are elected to office. This list of candidates is for the education of IBEW Local 343 members and is not published in cooperation with any candidate for office, candidate committee or other political fund or group.”

Any questions contact Political Coordinator John Swanson at (507)951-2239 or jswanson@ibewlocal343.org

Vote!!! The Minnesota Primary Election is Tuesday August 13!

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Sisters and Brothers!

An important step in the political process takes place Tuesday August 13. The Minnesota Primary Election is used to determine who is on the ballot for the general election Tuesday November 5th. Candidates for US Senate on down to your local school board will be chosen, so get out there and vote!

Here are some resources for the voting process:

Register to vote (or update your voter registration) HERE

Where do I go to Vote? Find out HERE

What’s on my ballot? Find out HERE

Other ways to Vote. Vote Early (absentee) Find out how HERE

Who Represents me at the Capitol? Find out HERE

Who is running for office? Find out HERE

 

Remember: “The world is run by the people who show up” Benjamin Franklin

 

In Solidarity,

John Swanson

Political Coordinator

IBEW Local 343

507-951-2239

 

Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility (OWEF) Open House

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Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility (OWEF) Open House | Olmsted County, MN

Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility (OWEF) Open House

Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

MINNESOTA PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY – VOTE MARCH 5TH

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Brothers and Sisters,

The Minnesota Presidential Primary is Tuesday March 5th! Minnesota is one of the 15 “Super Tuesday” states with presidential primaries that determine which candidates will be on the November 5th General Election ballot.

To find out more about the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY, including how and where to vote; click HERE

You can VOTE NOW in the Presidential Primary, to find out how to vote early; click HERE

Any questions contact John Swanson, Political Coordinator at 507-951-2239  or jswanson@ibewlocal343.org

Thanks!

John Swanson

Political Coordinator

IBEW Local 343

507-951-2239

February 27th Precinct Caucuses

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Minnesota Precinct Caucuses are this evening at 6:30pm. To find your caucus location go to: http://Voter Information Portal (mn.gov)

The MN AFL-CIO has released a list of resolutions which union members can and are encouraged to carry to precinct caucuses today. The full list can be found in the link http://2024 Precinct Caucus Information | Minnesota AFL-CIO (mnaflcio.org)