In Episode 4 of Trade Talk Wisconsin, we sit down with Mike Killian, Business Manager of IBEW Local 159, to talk about the electrical trade, Madison’s growing construction market, and what it takes to train the next generation of electricians.

From homes, hospitals, and schools to data centers, EV infrastructure, and smart building systems, electricians power the projects and technology Wisconsin depends on every day.

After our conversation with Mike, stick around for a special conversation with Mikey Richards, Matt Raasch, and Jon Bothun about LEAN, Laborers Escaping Adversity Now, a peer support program helping Wisconsin laborers and their families navigate mental health challenges, substance use, and difficult moments.

Spring has sprung! We’re talking finishing trades with Jeff Mehrhoff, Business Manager of IUPAT District Council 7, and Andy Buck, DC 7’s Director of Governmental Affairs.

From painters and drywall finishers to glaziers, paint makers, and sign and display workers, the finishing trades help bring Wisconsin projects across the finish line.

In Episode 2 of Trade Talk Wisconsin, we sit down with Kent Miller, President of the Wisconsin Laborers' District Council. Kent explains what the laborers do, the unique elements of his union, and what it takes to build a strong workforce in Wisconsin.