John Swan, III – Laborers’ Local 113 (LIUNA)
- In August of 1997, John became a member of Laborers International Union of North America, Local No. 113 working as a Laborer Apprentice. He has been an active member of Laborers International Union of North America, Local No. 113 for over 20 years; and currently serves as President and Business Agent. Some of his current responsibilities include mediating disputes, educating apprentices, checking construction projects throughout Milwaukee County, and organizing and building relationships with contractors to ensure a safe and prosperous jobsite. Before he was called upon to serve as the President and Business Agent for Local No. 113, John worked in the field on several major construction projects in the Milwaukee Area; a few of these projects include the Miller Park Project (H.C.Hunzinger), the Pleasant Prairie Power Plant Project (Washington Group), and the Oak Creek Power Plant Project (Bechtel), where he served as a Superintendent. John is Co-Chair of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. He also partners with Bradley Tech High School and Barack Obama High School to become a mentor to students who have an interest in the skilled construction trades industry; he does this with the hope of helping to prepare students for careers in the construction industry and teaching them the importance of work ethics, and job safety.
