Labor Spotlight- John Swan III

John Swan III was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from John Marshall High School and in August of 1997 he became a member of Laborers International Union of North America, Local No. 113 working as a Laborer Apprentice. John has been an active member of Laborers International Union of North America, Local No. 113 for over 25 years; he currently serves as Secretary Treasurer and Business Representative for Laborers Local No. 113 and serves as a representative on several Boards within the organization. He is also Co-Chair of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.

Before he was called upon to serve as the Secretary Treasurer and Business Representative 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. Some of his current responsibilities as Secretary Treasurer and Business Representative for Local No. 113 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.

John has partnered 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.

John is proud to call Milwaukee his home; he strives daily to make a positive impact in his community and focuses his work on helping to improve the social, economic growth and development of this great city and county.