As carpenters, we build. But more than just structures, we’re crafting our shared future as professionals, as brothers and sisters, and as leaders in our field. While some wait for the future to come to them, union carpenters are taking steps now to proactively shape where we go next.
We recently interviewed Davante Mallard, a Local 326 first-year apprentice. He shared his thoughts on becoming a union carpenter, and offered advice for others considering a career in the trades.