East Siders learned more about the advantages of working union April 14 at the first Union Job & Resource Fair, hosted by the East Side Freedom Library in Saint Paul.

Sponsoring organizations included the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the Saint Paul Building & Construction Trades Council and the City of Saint Paul.

Representatives of 20 employers and apprenticeship programs offered jobseekers information about getting on the path to a union career. Additionally, representatives of eight nonprofit agencies were on hand to provide resources and assistance.

View photos from the event in the gallery below.