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

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.
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Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-construction-life/id1480122326?i=1000702137165
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Zs9GIkFGmxedu9qxUGcYV?si=104f46511c564dce
YouTube

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