BOISE, Idaho — Labor Day weekend is here.

According to the Department of Labor, in 1882, a man named Peter McGuire of the Brotherhood of Carpenters suggested setting aside a day for a holiday for the workers. The carpenter’s union plays a big part in the Treasure Valley’s growth.

For union carpenter Ken Johnson from Local Union 635, it is a family affair. “I'm a third-generation union carpenter. My dad was in the union. My grandpa was in the union. One of my kids is out there working on that ID1 right now, swinging those panels.”

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“So, it's a good career, good living, supports the family, benefits are awesome.”

As an apprentice, Senior Reporter Don Nelson asked Manual Garza what attracted

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