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Real-Life Negotiating Skills from the Trades
Coming from diverse trade backgrounds—ranging from paint, plaster and plumbing to carpentry, HVAC, and heavy machinery these individuals bring decades of hands-on experience that directly translates to contract negotiations. Their skills were forged not in classrooms or conference rooms, but on job sites, in union meetings, and through daily problem-solving under real pressure.
They’ve spent years navigating material costs, subcontractor agreements, timelines, and safety standards often under pressure and without a safety net. They’ve brokered fair outcomes between workers and management, resolved conflicts in high-stakes environments, and stood up for team members while balancing production demands.
Their hands-on knowledge of budgets, labor value, risk assessment, and fairness translates directly to contract negotiations. Unlike theoretical negotiators, these tradespeople understand what’s truly at stake—from wages and benefits to working conditions and long-term job security. Their credibility, earned through lived experience and daily decision-making, makes them not only effective negotiators but trusted voices for their peers.
-Many Trades, One Council
