Chartered on March 11, 1971, by the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), LIUNA Local 563 is based in Minneapolis and led by Business Manager Joe Fowler. 

About LIUNA Laborers Local 563

 

LIUNA Local 563 members work in the construction industry across Minnesota and North Dakota, building roads and bridges, schools, hospitals and energy systems, from the Viking Stadium in Minneapolis to the Enbridge Pipeline in North Dakota.

Local 563 has local offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Mankato, and Bismarck, North Dakota where members can access job referrals and contractors can request trained and skilled workers. You can also access your own membership information at www.563members.org.

The local is responsible for:

  • Negotiating and enforcing rights under collective bargaining agreements
  • Assisting members in finding employment through its referral service or hiring hall
  • Providing apprenticeship and training programs
  • Enforcing legal rights, such as those extended to workers under the National Labor Relations Act
  • Promoting job safety as guaranteed under OSHA
  • Protecting against discrimination in employment by enforcing both contract rights and legal rights such as those found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
 

Local 563 also supports various organizations and causes including Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Serving Our Troops, Helmets to Hard Hats, Hockey Day MN, and more. 

 

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Local 563 Main Office Contact & Local Meetings
 

Main Office Address **NEW**

LIUNA Local 563 Office
620 12th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
 
Business Manager
Joe Fowler
 
Phone Number
612-781-6933
 
Local 563 Metro membership meetings are every 1st Monday of the month at 6:00 PM, except the September meeting.
  • Monday - January 6, 2025
  • Monday - February 3, 2025
  • Monday - March 3, 2025
  • Monday - April 7, 2025
  • Monday - May 5, 2025
  • Monday - June 2, 2025
  • Monday -  July 7, 2025
  • Monday -  August 4, 2025
  • Monday -  September 8, 2025
  • Monday -  October 6, 2025
  • Monday -  November 3, 2025
  • Monday -  December 1, 2025
St. Cloud Office Contact Information
Office Address
421 Great Oak Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
 
Phone Number
320-252-4363
 
LIUNA Local 563 St. Cloud membership meetings are every 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.
  • Thursday -  January 2, 2025
  • Thursday -  February 6, 2025
  • Thursday -  March 6, 2025
  • Thursday -  April 3, 2025
  • Thursday -  May 1, 2025
  • Thursday -  June 5, 2025
  • Thursday -  July 3, 2025
  • Thursday - August 7, 2025
  • Thursday -  September 4, 2025
  • Thursday -  October 2, 2025
  • Thursday -  November 6, 2025
  • Thursday, December 4, 2025
Mankato Office Contact Information
Office Address
1704 N Riverfront Drive
Suite 2 ~ Lower Level
Mankato, MN 56001
 
Phone Number
507-388-3466
 
LIUNA Local 563 Mankato membership meetings are every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.
  • Thursday -  January 9, 2025
  • Thursday -  February 13, 2025
  • Thursday -  March 13, 2025
  • Thursday -  April 10, 2025
  • Thursday -  May 8, 2025
  • Thursday -  June 12, 2025
  • Thursday -  July 10, 2025
  • Thursday - August 14, 2025
  • Thursday -  September 11, 2025
  • Thursday -  October 9, 2025
  • Thursday -  November 13, 2025
  • Thursday - December 11, 2025

North Dakota Office Contact Information
 Office Address
2210 E Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
 
Phone Number
701-223-5991
 
LIUNA Local 563 North Dakota membership meetings are every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.
  • Monday -  January 13, 2025
  • Monday -  February 17, 2025
  • Monday -  March 17, 2025
  • Monday -  April 21, 2025
  • Monday -  May 19, 2025
  • Monday -  June 16, 2025
  • Monday -  July 14, 2025
  • Monday -  August 18, 2025
  • Monday -  September 15, 2025
  • Monday -  October 20, 2025
  • Monday -  November 17, 2025



Leadership & Staff

The general membership elects Local 563 officers to serve three-year terms. Local 563 Business Manager Joe Fowler is a 25-year member who is currently serving his second term. Dan Brady is a 29-year member who is serving his first term.

Local 563 Business Agents monitor construction projects, sign up new members, address problems on the job, and assist signatory contractors working in their respective areas.

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Officers

Joe Fowler - Business Manager

Dan Brady - Financial Secretary ~ Treasurer

Mark Asher - President

Dean Mills - Vice President

Todd Mutch - Recording Secretary

Gwendolyn Cook - Executive Board

Octavio Chung - Executive Board

John Kappedahl O'Brien - Auditor

Carly Wordelman - Auditor

Carolyn Wood - Auditor

Kris Klein - Sargeant-At-Arms

 

 

Administrative

Minneapolis

Jennie Kotz - Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Jenn Gustafson - Administrative Assistant

Hannah Pone - Administrative Assistant

Maria Lara Chavez - Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)

 

North Dakota

Kelly Eckroth - Administrative Assistant

 

St. Cloud

Brenda Tamm - Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)

 

 

Business Agents/ Representatives

Steve (Stebo) Johnson - Job Dispatcher

Keith Petersen - Assistant Business Manager

Kim Schrupp - Contractor Relations & Workforce Coordinator

Chris Peltier - Market Development ~ St. Paul School District 

Troy Cox - Downtown Mpls. ~ U of M ~ Mpls. School District ~ Seasonal Workers @ the City of Mpls.

Travis Strozyk - East Metro ~ Downtown St. Paul

Carrie Roth - North Metro

Ozzy Judge - Northeast Metro

Marcelo Alarcon - Northwest Metro (Bilingual)

Seth Taylor - South Metro

Craig Edstrom - Southeast Metro

Kory Kreager - Southwest Metro

Eric Engstrom - St. Cloud ~ Western MN

Randy Oelschlager - Brainerd

Stacey Karels - Mankato

Todd Sorter - Southwestern MN

Cory Bryson - North Dakota

Nick Slavicek - Director of ND ~ Fargo/Moorhead BA

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YOU MATTER & YOU'RE COVERED

As an eligible participant in the MN Laborers Health Fund, mental health resources are available to LIUNA Local 563 members and your eligible family members. You don't have to face your troubles alone, no matter how big or small. Help is readily available to support you through any challenges you may be facing. 

Learn More About LIUNA EAP Programs and Mental Health Resources

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