About this episode

Ryan Lucas interviews Lori Maclean about the importance of union strength and community in the IBEW.

What does it really mean to be union, and what does it take to make the brotherhood worth fighting for? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Lori Maclean, a former BC Hydro HR professional and IBEW Local 258 staff member turned business manager candidate, who brings a rare dual perspective from both sides of the table. As a mother of two journeyman linemen, Lori's connection to the trade runs deep, and she doesn't hold back on what it takes to strengthen the union from the inside out. Together, they dig into what a strong hall really looks like, why brotherhood and community are the IBEW's greatest assets, how mental health support needs to become a bigger priority for the union, and why showing up for your members has to mean more than just showing up at contract time. Topics covered: What a strong union hall actually looks like Why the Brotherhood is the IBEW's most important brand asset How community and connection have eroded, and how to get it back Mental health in the trades and why the union needs to lead the charge The unique perspective of raising two journeyman linemen Communication in the line trade and why unclear communication costs lives What the IBEW does well and…

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