Southern Ontario. Over their years in business, they have won a wide variety of awards and accolades at the local, regional, and national levels – nationally, for example, they have been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Their expert team has become known for providing seamless, exceptional service on projects of all sizes, from the drawing board right all the way through to completion. The success of these companies relies on their dedicated, hardworking people. People who are skilled at working with their heads and their hands. People like the members of Local 1059. Brandon MacKinnon is the Business Manager of LiUNA Local 1059. He comes from a background as a labourer, having started working in construction during summers in high school and university, and he has been a member of Local 1059 since 1999. About 18 years ago, he started working out of the local’s office as a business representative, and in the years since he’s held a number of different positions, including President. About three years ago he transitioned to the role of Business Manager. According to Brandon, LiUNA Local 1059 has evolved considerably in his time there, in virtually every way: “The skilled trades have really expanded,” he explains. “We’ve increased our market share, our contributed hours are way AUGUST 2022
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