avatar

#743 – 26 - Safety Corner - Chris Campbell on Union Strength, and the Changing Face of Construction

The Construction Life
The Construction Life
Episode • Apr 4 • 1h 41m

On this powerful episode of Safety Corner, we’re joined by Chris Campbell, the President of the Local 27 Carpenters Union, for an in-depth conversation that covers the past, present, and future of the construction industry.

We dive into: 🔹 Upcoming union contracts and what members should be watching for. 🔹 Developer dynamics—how labor and development can find balance in a tightening economy. 🔹 Pensions and long-term security—how unions continue to protect and provide for their members. 🤖 AI and robotics—the real impact on the trades and what it means for the next generation of carpenters. 📉 Economic shifts—how Local 27 is adapting and staying resilient through uncertainty. 🛠️ The future of skilled labor—training, representation, and evolving job site realities.

Chris doesn’t hold back as we explore how unions can remain powerful, relevant, and supportive in a rapidly changing construction landscape. Whether you’re a union member, tradesperson, or business owner, this conversation is essential listening.

🎧 Tune in now for a candid, forward-thinking discussion on the future of the trades.

#SafetyCorner #Local27 #CarpentersUnion #FutureOfConstruction #UnionStrong #AIInTrades #RoboticsOnSite #SkilledTradesLeadership 🛠️📢

#SafetyCorner #NewPPE #ConstructionSafety #BidsAndTenders #HousingStarts #MannyAddAZero #RealTalkTrades #SafetyCorner #WomenInConstruction #JobSiteEquality #ConstructionSafety #RealWorkRealTalk 🚧👷‍♀️💪

Switch to the Fountain App