Important notice for all members of Insulators Local #34:
Local #34 is replacing the Mortuary Fund Beneficiary Form to include two additional beneficiaries in the case that the primary beneficiary designated is deceased at the time of death or the relationship is longer solvent.
Please fill out the attached form.
Note that is requires the signature of a witness.
The International Union would like to recognize our Brothers and Sisters who have honored our countries by serving in the Armed Forces. They will be using this information for an article and Honor Roll in the Fall 2020 Insulators Union Journal. The members who have and continue to serve in both Canada and the United States will be recognized, now and in the future.
Please take a minute to fill the very short survey by clicking here.
Thank you!
In solidarity,
Sam Schultz
Local 34 Members:
Click here to view/download the May 2020 Newsletter.
In addtion to a message from General President James McCourt, there is important information from Local 34 officers.
Stay safe!
In solidarity,
Sam Schultz
John Hancock has updated their login page for the Union Retirement Plan.
If you have not registered to vote, OR if please go the following website to register online:
If any of the following apply, then you will need to register as well:
- You've changed names
- You've moved
- You haven't voted in 4 years
Effective on and after October 1, 2018, the Health Plan eliminated NVA as the vision insurance carrier. Alternatively, the Health Plan implemented a direct reimbursement to the participant for the eligible vision expenses.
In order to receive the reimbursement, simply complete the Vision Reimbursement Form and submit it, along with itemized receipts, to Wilson-McShane Corporation (a copy of the Vision Reimbursement Claim Form is included for your convenience).
As a reminder, the schedule of vision benefits (up to $200 per calendar year) was not changed. The benefits remain the same.
The only difference now is the process by which you receive reimbursement:
- You and your eligible dependents are able to choose any vision provider you wish.
- You will need to pay up front for any costs you incurred (lenses, frames, contacts, etc.) at the vision provider.
- Once you have paid you will receive an itemized receipt from the provider.
- The itemized receipt is required to receive your reimbursement.
Should you have any questions with this, feel free to contact Wilson-McShane Corporation at 952-851-5948.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Line up Information
The St. Patrick's Day Parade begins promptly at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, March 16th, Rain or Shine!
To make sure everyone has enough time to prepare, the line-up will take place from 10:30-11:45 am.
Insulators Local 34 Members will meet at the corner of Wacouta and 6th Street. Click here for map
Access to the line-up area will close promptly at 11:45 am.
Parade Rules and Regulations:
- You are expected to be in your line designated position at 11:45 am
- We CANNOT guarantee late arrivals a spot in the parade
- All participants are required to be in their designated position, waiting at the start of the parade is NOT PERMITTED, participants that do not comply will be removed from the lineup.
- We ask the participants in this parade to WALK, NO motorized vehicles will be permitted.
- Important notice: Ordinance 438.07 - Drinking on Streets
- No person shall, upon the public streets, lanes, or alleys of said City, or being a trespasser upon the private premises of another, drink beer or intoxicating beverages.
- The Association permits no political signs or advertisements, no selling, giving, or throwing of objects, articles, candies, etc. by parade participants.;
- No person marching in the parade shall be permitted to carry or display or cause to be displayed any sign or other material which identifies him or her as a candidate for any elected or appointed office, or which advocates any position on any topic of public debate. No person marching in the parade shall distribute any printed advertisement or other material during or immediately before or after the parade, except St. Patrick's Day Buttons.
- No silly string
- No throwing candy (may be exchanged hand to hand)
- No throwing objects (beads, balls, cards)
- Persons who violate this provision will not be permitted to participate and may be removed from the parade at the discretion of the Parade Director or any member of the Association. This will be strictly enforced.
- Please be sure that your parade unit keeps up with the group in front of you to prevent gaps in the St. Patrick's parade by maintaining 10 feet between your group and the group before you.
Insulators #34 5th Annual RIBFEST
Looking for Contestants!
Let us know by filling out the form below or on the PDF! We’ll give you 2 racks of ribs! Come show off your skills!
Saturday's Schedule
- 6:00 am—8:00 am: Sign in and set up for cooks.
- 12 pm: Vendors! Come get that information you keep meaning to call about!
- 2 pm: Food is served! Ribs! Pulled pork! Sausage! Cake! Fruit! Vegetables!
- 2:30 pm: Rib turn in for Judges.
- 3 pm: Awards!
- 4 pm: Clean-up.
THIS YEAR: MORE FUN! MORE FOOD! MORE VENDORS!
Local 34 Ribfest Contest Rules
- Have fun!
- Each contestant or team will be given 2 racks of ribs; do not bring your own. Only one rack may be presented for judging.
- You must bring your own grill.
- Check-in and setup time is between 6-8 am.
- Vehicles are permitted in contest area for set-up only until 8 am.
- Each team is responsible for keeping their cooking area clean before leaving. Cooks are to prepare and cook in as sanitary manner as possible.
- All ribs must be turned in for judging between 2:00-2: 30 pm.
- Ribs may be submitted wet or dry. No garnish allowed; no sauce puddles, no sauce containers in judging box.
Ribfest 2019 Corn Hole Contest presented by Jason Zuehlke Ph# 507-304-0054
Competition 1:00 to 3:30! Prizes for the winners! Call Jason with any competition questions!
Register here for the Ribfest Competition and/or the Corn Hole Contest:
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Or Download Registration Form Here.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
What you get:
- Tickets for you and immediate family members
- Parking pass for each vehicle parking that day
- Waterpark Access
- Picnic from 12:00pm-1:30pm in the Pavilion
- Unlimited Rides
- Valleyfair is open from 10 am to 11 pm.
- Lunch served from noon to 1:00 pm.
- TICKETS: Pick up at front gate table in the morning or Will Call after.
More...
30th ANNUAL AL O’NEILL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 24, 2022
Keller Golf Course Maplewood, MN
Entry Deadline: June 16, 2019
Checks payable to: Local 34
If you do not have a foursome, one will be arranged for you!
When: Friday, June 24, 2019
- Where: Keller Golf Course
2166 Maplewood Dr.
Maplewood, MN - Who: Members, Contractors and Vendors Only! (No family or friends outside the Union)
- Time: 7:00 am Registration
8:00 am Shotgun - Cost: $100 per person
- Entry Deadline: June 16, 2019
News & Updates
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New Local 34 Officers
Congratulations to Jordon King on becoming the new Local 34 Apprenticeship Coordinator. Jordon King will start his new roll effective 9/23/2024 and can be reached by phone at 651-312-1249 or email at with any questions going forward.
Local 34 elected officials (newly elected officials effecitive January 1,2025 highlighted in yellow) :
Albert Byers , Business Manager – (office) 651-312-1245 (cell) 612-790-3041 (email)
Robert Wallace, Business Agent / Financial Secretary - (office) 651-312-1245 (cell) 612-484-0807 (email)
Angela Sheehan , Business Agent / Corresponding and Recording Secretary - (office) 651-312-1245 (cell) 612-355-9933 (email)
Adam Theis , President - (office) 651-312-1245 (email)
Erica Hartse , Vice President - (office) 651-312-1245 (email)
Executive Board:
Rasheed Wade
Kevin Gibbons
Tyler Morales
Simon Monson
Joseph Hall
Apprenticeship Board:
John Hosley
Ciara King
Kevin Gibbons
Benjamin Meyer
Simon Monson
Local Fund Trustee:
Joseph Hall
Rasheed Wade
Kevin Gibbons
Joint Fund Trustee:
Lee Houske
Sergeant at Arms:
Rasheed Wade
The Trustees of the Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 Benefit Funds are pleased to announce that a website is now available! Visit the new Heat and Frost Insulators Benefit Funds website and register your account:
www.insulators34benefits.com
Having technical problems with the Time Card form?
Call Alan Smith: 612-594-4495
Email
Do you have a photo of a job site you would like to share with the International Union? You can share the photo by email:
Or share it via text message to any of the Local 34 staff
Professional Resources
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Scholarships opportunities
Click to download application forms:
Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship
2025 Union Plus Scholarship form
The Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to have scholarships available for union members and their dependents.
2025 MN AFL-CIO Scholarships
The Minnesota AFL-CIO sponsors scholarships for high school seniors graduating in 2025.See the scholarship forms for details of eligibility requirements.
Martin Duffy Scholarships
The Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship is a $500 tuition scholarship awarded to Union members of Minnesota AFL-CIO affiliate unions (not high school graduating dependents).All scholarship funds are applicable only to accredited educational institutions. Awards will be made payable jointly to the winners and the educational institutions as indicated. Only winners will be notified. Winners must use the scholarship within one year of receipt of notification letter.Sponsored and funded by the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Please call Labor Education Service at 612/624-5020 or your Local Union for additional information
Labor Leadership Grants
The Tobey Lapakko Labor Leadership Grant is available to women who are union members in good standing; the Charles McKenna Leadership Grant is available to men who are union members in good standing.
Grants are available for members of affiliated unions seeking to develop their abilities and skills as union leaders. The grants help defray the cost of classes, programs or conferences sponsored or endorsed by the AFL-CIO or affiliated organizations.
The Minnesota AFL-CIO Education Committee determines recipients and grant amounts.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Martin at 651-227-7647.
Union Plus Scholarship
Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $2.4 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 1,700 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation. Visit them here at Union Plus or to be brought right to their 2025 scholarship application Click here!
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
Scholarships ranging from $1,200 to $2,500 are given each year to students enrolled in community or technical college, along with undergraduate and graduate programs. Students are eligible for consideration for up to two years for a community or technical program, up to four years of undergraduate work at a university (including two years in a community or technical college, and up to two years of graduate work. For eligibility see application form.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship programs offered by the Minnesota AFL-CIO, check out their site or contact Pamela Miles, at 651-294-3085 or toll-free at 1-800-652-9004.
For questions on the Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship, contact Labor Education Service, U of M, 612-624-5020.
Bradley Lehto
MN AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer
To find more information on these opportunities please visit https://www.mnaflcio.org/about/scholarships-awards
The Heat and Frost Insulators International also offers a scholarship opportunity to our members:
LOG INTO THE INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE HERE TO APPLY
Building Trades Credit Union
Each year, BTCU awards a total of $10,000 in scholarships to 15 members.
Scholarship applications can be found, starting January 1.
Click here for more info: Building Trades Credit Union

Health & Wellness Resources
952-851-5948
3001 Metro Dr. Ste. 500
Bloomington, MN 55425
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Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 34 was organized in 1913. For 100 years our Union has endured through good times and bad in peacetime and at war through economic depression and prosperity, and through it all, we not only have survived, we have flourished.
We proudly recognize all those who have played an important roll in our growth, and look to our ranks to continue this great tradition of organized labor, to work together to better the lives of all of our members to ensure that future generations of members provide the dedication of excellence that has brought our Trade to its position of excellence in the Building & Construction Trades Council of Minnesota.