Resource Manual

Exceptions to labor dispute disqualifications:

you are unemployed because of a strike caused by an employer's willful failure to observe the terms of the safety and health section of a union contract.
you are discharged prior to the start of the strike Or labor dispute.
you are unemployed because of a lockout.
you are laid off due to a strike against your employer (in this case, you are disqualified through the end of the week in which the strike begins).

Note: If you quit employment during the time that the strike or labor dispute is in active progress you have not terminated your participation in or direct interest in the strike or labor dispute.

Job Placement and Training

The Minnesota Job Service is the largest single source of job openings in the state. There are about 60 locations throughout Minnesota. To register with Job Service either fill out an application form or submit a resume at the office nearest you. Ask for a complete list of the services available through that Job Service office, which may include reference materials, resume analysis, employer information and personal computers. Creative Job Search classes are offered at all Job Services offices, too, to help job seekers acquire skills needed in their work search including how to look for work, how to interview, and resume writing.

The Job Service has an electronic bulletin board system for posting job openings throughout the state. The system is accessible in all Job Service lobbies, most college and technical school placement offices and on Internet by accessing America's Job Bank.

The Job Service also operates MN SkillsNet, a skills based computerized matching system that extracts skills from resumes for matching to employers' skill needs. This allows you to be considered for jobs in your own community and throughout the state.

When you go to register with Job Service make sure you have plenty of time. It is best to be very complete when filling out the application and this may take some time. Some of the information you will be asked to give is as follows:

past work history
education
military experience
interests and all skills you may have

Contact the State of Minnesota employer job listings at (Note: this is a recorded message and you may leave a message) The Minnesota Workforce Center has job listings and other information. Visit their website at www.mnwfc.org

In addition to this service we request all members

to contact our Local 33 office with any information regarding

available job openings for our members.

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