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Robert Camarillo takes great pride in having worked as a journeyman ironworker, noting he enjoyed the hard work, the adrenaline rush, the camaraderie and personal friendships, and the career opportunities that were presented to him.

So, when he was selected to lead the Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council in 2018, it was without doubt a significant career achievement. The organization represents 30 affiliated member unions and more than 25,000 construction workers.

Since he took the leadership role, his goals have been to grow the organization, advance its legislative agenda, and promote project labor agreements to foster more opportunities for people of color, women, immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ communities.

Camarillo appreciates the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds to deliver results that make a difference for members of the building trades and the industry. He also enjoys building coalitions, helping open doors for future leaders, and working on advancing diversity and inclusion in the industry.