As the year comes to a close, General President Mark McManus sits down with John Wright for a candid conversation on service, leadership, and the growth of the UA. This holiday bonus episode reflects on a lifetime of dedication to the members and families who make our union strong.

General President Mark McManus sits down with General Secretary-Treasurer Derrick Kualapai, Assistant General President Michael Pleasant, and Executive Vice President James Tucker for a year-end discussion on progress across the UA and the major work opportunities ahead in 2026. Plus, they share their own holiday traditions and answer questions from UA members.

General President Mark McManus sits down with Mike Hazard, Program Manager of the UA’s Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program; Andrew Garcia, VIP graduate and UA Local 364 member; and Sean Ellis, Organizer at UA Local 230 and VIP graduate, to talk about why veterans are such a natural fit for the UA. From discipline, safety, and teamwork to real stories of finding their way into the trades, they lay out how the VIP program opens the door to good union jobs, benefits, and lifelong careers. Plus, General President McManus takes your questions.

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