Electrical Workers Endorse Dan Kessler
I'm honored to earn the endorsement of IBEW Local 292.
When working people succeed, Minnesota succeeds.
Good union jobs mean stronger families, thriving local businesses, and communities where people can afford to buy a home, raise a family, and retire with dignity.
That's the future I'm fighting for and I'm grateful to the members of IBEW Local 292 for standing with our campaign.
Together, we'll continue building an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top.
Thank you for your endorsement!
In my clinical work, I see every single day how essential economic stability and good-paying jobs are to individual mental health and family well-being. The highly skilled electricians of IBEW Local 292 don't just power our homes, hospitals, and schools—they build the middle-class foundation of our entire community. Earning the endorsement of IBEW Local 292 is a tremendous honor. In Saint Paul, I will be a steadfast partner in protecting union labor standards, expanding registered apprenticeships, and ensuring Minnesota’s transition to a clean-energy future creates safe, family-sustaining union jobs.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 292
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 292 represents over 4,500 skilled electrical workers, technicians, and broadcasting professionals across Minneapolis, the Twin Cities metro area, and Central Minnesota. Since receiving its charter over a century ago, Local 292 has built and powered Minnesota's infrastructure while advancing rigorous safety standards, fair wages, and industry-leading apprenticeship training.
Who They Are & What They Stand For
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Essential Power & Infrastructure Workforce: Local 292 members install, maintain, and modernize the electrical and energy grid across commercial, industrial, healthcare, residential, and public works facilities.
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Clean Energy & Economic Leaders: As Minnesota transitions to a modern clean-energy economy, Local 292 electricians are on the front lines building solar installations, EV charging networks, and energy-efficient building systems.
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Advocates for Skilled Trades: Local 292 invests heavily in joint apprenticeship and continuing education programs, ensuring local workers earn family-sustaining wages, robust healthcare, and strong retirement security without taking on predatory student debt.
IBEW Local 292 at a Glance
| Membership | 4,500+ Journeymen, Apprentices, & Tech Workers |
| Jurisdiction | Minneapolis Metro & Central Minnesota |
| National Affiliation | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (750,000+ Members) |
| Core Priorities | Prevailing wage protections, apprenticeship funding, clean energy jobs, & workplace safety |