Roofers and Waterproofers Local 40

Organized Labor

Jose Peregrino, Foreman, Local 40
I love roofing. This is my family. I've been working with all the guys on my crew for a long time. Building a crew is like building a family. You think about it that way. It is all about relationships and having the right people. We don't want guys who just want to come and get their check; we want guys who enjoy working together with everyone else. You need the right attitude. If you don't enjoy your work, why do it? I don't like to yell at people, I want guys I can leave alone and who will do it right. The trick is to not make things complicated. Roofing is roofing, and there is no reason to make it hard on yourself. I go around and check on the work, and if they are having trouble, I show them an easier way to do it. This is a good company, they care about safety. That's why I like working with them. There are a lot of companies I won't work for, but Western treats us like family. They want to make sure everyone goes home the same way they arrived at work. They don't want anyone to get hurt. The general contractor, Turner Construction, is the same way, and that is why they like to work with us, because we do the work right and we do it safely.