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Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 recently filed a Nationaol Labor Relations Board complaintagainst Fridley-based Stock a subsidiary of Skokie, Ill-basedr Tecta America Corp. The union is complaining that the contractot has been engaging in unsafe and unfair labor practices atthe $5.3 millioh project, approved by the Minneapolis City Council in Decembed and scheduled for completion in July. “We understand that citie s need tosave money,” said Local 96 Businesw Manager Rob Snider.
“But they also have a duty to protectg workers on publicly funded projects by ensuringcontractors aren’t cutting Stock Roofing's president and general manager couldn’t immediately be reached for The union is complainintg that work has taken place at night with insufficient lighting and improper safety harnessing. Mike Minneapolis' community planning and economicdevelopment director, said he first heard of the union's complaints on April 20. He said the federapl Occupational Safety and Healt Administrationhad investigated, and there had been no negativer findings from the agency.
Christenson said the city is promptr about responding to complaints abourt itswork sites. "We will continue to fiele any and all complaints and we willrespond immediately," he
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