#16: Labor, Policy, and Politics: What You Need to Know Right Now

In this special episode of Labored Thoughts, host Ryan Courtney is joined by NECA’s top policy and labor experts—Marco Giamberardino, Senior Vice-President of Government and Public Affairs, James Payne, Director of Government Affairs, and Jef Fagan, Senior Vice-President of Labor Relations and Risk Management—to dissect the whirlwind of executive actions, policy shifts, and economic implications of President Trump’s return to office. From sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum to federal hiring freezes, NLRB shake-ups, and controversial funding pauses, this discussion unpacks how these rapid changes impact electrical contractors and the labor landscape at large. With real-time updates and expert insights, this episode offers a critical look at what’s happened so far—and what’s coming next.