THUNDER BAY — For members of some unionized skilled trades in the Thunder Bay area, this is an excellent time to be employed.
John Jurcik of Venshore Mechanical Ltd. is the president of the local branch of the contractors association. Lucas Szwajda, business manager for Local 628 of the plumbers and pipefitters union, stated: "The consistent demand for skilled trades remains unwavering year over year. The majority of our workforce is employed."Both groups believe the job numbers in this sector suggest Thunder Bay's overall economic outlook looks good, saying "Thunder Bay is poised for a period of sustained economic growth and prosperity.
"We're optimistic about what the future holds for our members and are confident in their ability to tackle these projects on budget, on time," Jurcik said.