Carpenters Endorse Dan Kessler

Financial stability, safe working conditions, and job security are so closely linked to the well-being of families and whole communities. The carpenters, millwrights, and tradespeople of the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters don't just build our physical infrastructure, they build the economic ladder into the middle class. Earning their endorsement is a true honor. I will be a firm partner in defending prevailing wage standards, protecting registered apprenticeship programs, and making sure public investments support union trade jobs.

Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (NMRCC)

The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (NMRCC) represents over 36,000 skilled trade professionals across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Chartered by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), the council unites commercial carpenters, millwrights, pile drivers, floor coverers, and interior systems specialists who build and power the region's essential infrastructure.

Who They Are & What They Stand For

• Master Craftsmen & Skilled Trades: NMRCC members build Minnesota’s hospitals, schools, bridges, commercial centers, and energy systems—delivering precision craftsmanship under strict safety standards.

• Debt-Free Career Pathways: The union invests heavily in world-class, four-year tuition-free apprenticeship programs and state-of-the-art training facilities, offering workers high-paying trades careers without crushing student loans.

• Champions for Labor Standards: NMRCC leads local and state efforts to enforce prevailing wage laws, protect fair competition against tax fraud and misclassification, and secure fair pay, pension security, and family healthcare for building trades workers.

NMRCC at a Glance