b'to stay focused on the middle ground and bemajor shift in the bargaining attitudes, wherealastalternativeasacareerchoice.John able to talk to both sides at the table. Oddlyit is understood that both sides want the samestates that the IBEW has a more rigorous hebelievesthatbothsideswereactuallythingsforsecuringmorequalityelectricalscreening process for apprentices, Becoming fighting for the same things for the industry.work in the province at the fairest wages foranelectricianshouldnotbeseenasan AsJohnreflectsonhistenurewiththeIBEW members.entitlement, it requires ambition, hard work, IBEWhebelievesoneofhisgreatestJohn reminisces about the days where IBEWand an aptitude for electrical work.accomplishments was in 2004 when he washad 80 per cent market share in the Province.Over his career John has had many bosses PresidentoftheOntarioBuildingTrades,This isnt the case anymore, and much of thisandperhapsthatisthereasonwhyhis and he was able to get a PLA (Project Labouris due to more competition in the sector frommanagementstyleisrespectfultohis Agreement)withDofascothatguaranteedother unionized labour groups in Ontario.employees, I dont want to be seen as the work would go exclusively to the BuildingRegardless of the increased competition, Johnboss, but as another co-worker.Trades.Thiswasmonumentalforanon- is confident that the IBEW is well situatedAfterhisofficialretirementonJanuary union steel mill to agree to the PLA, whichto meet the future construction needs of the31, 2020, he will remain active on several is still in force.industry.Heisalsopleasedthatthenextindustryboards.CurrentlyheisVice When asked what he would do differently ifgeneration of IBEW Business Managers arePresidentoftheOntarioConstruction he could go back he says, Making more ofmore prepared for the challenges and feelsSecretariat,VicePresidentoftheBuilding an effort to know and understand the otherthey are in a good position to grow the IBEWTrades of Ontario, Director on the IBEW side and their issues more in depth. As JohnmarketshareforelectricalcontractorsandNationalPoliticalActionCommittee,and reflects on the latest rounds of negotiations,their employees. on the NETCO (National Electrical Trade hebelievesthatmajorstrideshavebeenJohn is aware that many in the industry areCouncil) Executive Committee.made and the process now is more respectfulforecastingatradeshortageinthefuture,In his retirement, John says he wont miss and productive. It is important to have thetheIBEWcontinuestobringinmoresleeping in hotel rooms for work, and looks right people at the table who can representapprentices and their membership stands atforward to spending time traveling, and being the interests of the majority of the Ontario18,000and1,750pre-apprentices.Goingwith his family and friends. He deserves that contractors.Hebelievestherehasbeenaintotheelectricaltradeshouldnotbeasfor a legacy well served.Reward yourself with reliable lighting on your next jobsite.The Beacon Infinity LightDurable Tripod MagnetMount- Feel confident in your products- Surpasses military drop test requirementsAdaptive- Dynamic product inspired & approved by electricians - Transform your light from one mount to the other Floor with ease StandGo on, you deserve thiswww.lindequipment.net/beaconinfinitylight1.877.475.5463Ontario Electrical Contractor17'