Nathan Mack
Ephrata,WA
Summary
As a Business Agent for Laborers' local 348, I work directly with the membership (construction laborers) and the contractors they work for. I enforce the provisions of the Master Labor Agreements and protect the union members within the confines of such agreements. I strive to fight for fair livable wages, and collectively bargain for terms and conditions which provide the members with a better life for themselves and their families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Agent
Laborers' Local 348
09.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
- Educate union members on their rights, responsibilities, and benefits.
- Strengthening relationships with contractors by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering mutual respect.
- Complete in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
- Assist in developing strategic plans for the growth of the organization including setting short-term objectives and long-term goals.
- Promote unity among union members by organizing social events, team-building activities, and community outreach programs.
Construction Laborer
Fowler General Construction
12.2020 - 09.2022
- General demolition and remodel
- Built concrete forms
- Poured, vibrated, and finished concrete
- Worked with other trades and management to assure quality production
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Construction Laborer
Concrete Strategies LLC
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted heavy equipment operators in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Grade checking
- Site specific layout
- Soil compaction
Construction Laborer Foreman
Blattner Energy Inc
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Supervised a crew of 10 laborers
- Mixed and poured epoxy grout under the base of 107 wind towers
- Cleaned and maintained tools
- Performed time keeping for all laborers supervised
- Followed and enforced safety protocols
Construction Laborer
Nicholson Construction Company
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Drilled through calcium deposits in the Grout Gallery drains at Wanapum and Priest Rapids Dams
- Kept, cleaned, and maintained the tools of the trade
- Used a camera to detect blockage in drains
- Followed all safety protocols
Construction Laborer
Apollo Inc
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Built concrete forms
- Poured, vibrated, and finished concrete
- Grade checking
- Assembled and disassembled PERI panels
- Performed underground utility pipe laying
- Worked in underground vaults requiring confined space permits
- Operated telehandler forklift
- Followed all safety protocols
Construction Laborer
Starch Concrete
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Built concrete forms
- Poured, vibrated, and finished concrete
- Stripped, cleaned, and oiled concrete panels
- Assembled and disassembled PERI panels
- Operated telehandler forklift
- Job site cleanup
- Followed all safety protocols
Construction Laborer Foreman
Turner Construction Company
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Supervised and kept time for up to 20 laborers
- Poured, vibrated, and finished concrete
- Mixed and poured grout under all column bases
- Dry packed grout
- Sac n patch
- Drilled and epoxied dowels
- General demolition
- Built and contained controlled atmosphere for Emergency Room remodel
- General Foreman for the Special Projects Division
- Followed all safety protocols
Construction Laborer
Max J. Kuney Company
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Used pavement breaker to demo concrete at Wanapum Dam spillways
- Poured, vibrated, and finished concrete
- Job site cleanup
- Welding walkway platform brackets
- Core drilling
Construction Laborer
Howard S. Wright Constructors LP
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Poured, vibrated, and finished concrete
- Sealed concrete with J17
- Mixed and poured grout under all column bases
- Drilled and epoxied dowels
- Job site cleanup
- Operated telehandler forklift
- Dry pack grout
- Sac n patch
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12.2022
GED -
Smokium High School
Soap Lake, WA06.1998
Skills
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Contract Negotiation
- Documenting Information
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative Thinking
- Understanding Contracts and Agreements
Timeline
Business Agent
Laborers' Local 348
09.2022 - Current
Construction Laborer
Fowler General Construction
12.2020 - 09.2022
Construction Laborer
Concrete Strategies LLC
09.2020 - 12.2020
Construction Laborer Foreman
Blattner Energy Inc
06.2020 - 09.2020
Construction Laborer
Nicholson Construction Company
10.2019 - 05.2020
Construction Laborer
Apollo Inc
04.2019 - 10.2019
Construction Laborer
Starch Concrete
08.2018 - 04.2019
Construction Laborer Foreman
Turner Construction Company
11.2015 - 07.2018
Construction Laborer
Max J. Kuney Company
02.2015 - 11.2015
Construction Laborer
Howard S. Wright Constructors LP
09.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Gateway Community College
GED -
Smokium High School
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