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When a member steps forward to serve on the Executive Board of their local union, they take on a vital role that shapes the future of the entire community. Leadership in this position is not just about holding a title; it is about actively working to improve conditions, build trust, and create opportunities for every member. If elected to the board, I would focus on four key areas that will strengthen our union and make it more responsive to the needs of all members. These pi

A few years ago, during the 30th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, I created and forwarded a series of designs to leadership with the hope that they could become official hall swag — shirts, sweaters, stickers, challenge coins, or even limited-edition collectibles for members. The concept was simple: take something recognizable, nostalgic, and energetic, and reimagine it through the lens of electricians and union pride. The designs weren’t thrown together for a laug

In an era where communication moves fast and attention spans move faster, social media has become one of the most important tools for local unions to stay connected with their membership. But posting updates, announcements, and event photos is only half the equation. The real strength of these platforms lies in something much simpler—and often overlooked: the comment section. Comments transform social media from a one-way broadcast into a living, breathing conversation. When

I’ve spent over a decade (about 12 years) helping build and develop our NextGen Committee. It’s something I care deeply about. For some, it’s been a point of frustration either because they we're deemed to old to participate or participated before it really took off. But I stand firmly behind the structure: this committee is for members 35 and under, to gain experience the Ms. Frizzle way of taking chances, making mistakes and getting messy. Now that I’ve come to face the bar

Our union’s social media presence is not where it needs to be—and that’s a missed opportunity. Platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram are not interchangeable. Each one serves a different purpose, reaches a different audience, and requires its own approach. Right now, we have accounts under our name, but we are not using them strategically or consistently to reflect who we are as a union. Take Instagram as an example. In 2025, there were only 27 posts on

The Swag Committee is something that’s been talked about for years, but never fully delivered on. I plan to change that by putting forward a proposal that ensures we actually produce meaningful, high-quality items for members—t-shirts, sweaters, knives, coins, pins, and more—through a structured interview and selection process. Our union has many members with backgrounds in art and design, and I want to give those members a real opportunity to contribute and showcase their sk