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There I was, standing in a factory, not pleased with the work or safety of the place, and I would learn that things could operate better. I read about a massive union, called LIUNA, that encompassed over 500,000 members in North America and ran like a well-oiled machine, covering the construction and waste management sectors. I had learned that they actually cared for their members, as business manager for local 1059 Jim MacKinnon would later tell this author, “We listen carefully to our members’ needs, our representatives have direct connections to the many new Canadians that form our union. We are very pragmatic and work closely with our signatory employers for the health, wellness, financial remuneration, pensions, and benefits that our members need.”

They ran a tight ship, in contrast to what I was used to, and safety was paramount. While we received our training for welding at the factory out of a barn (yes a barn!), LIUNA on the other hand had state-of-the-art buildings to train their members. They also would give back to the community, as Jim added, “Ontario locals give between one and two million dollars per year to charitable organizations and also perform work with their members for charities.” There was contrast in safety, unions, and production, but I did not know any better.