Can a Union Save Your Life? | Carpenters, Mental Health & Helping Homeless Vets
Wyatt, union carpenter, Martin-Harris warranty director, Harvison House volunteer, talks with Vegas Veteran Voices, a Veteran-led nonprofit in Las Vegas.
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- In this story
- Wyatt, Union carpenter, Martin-Harris warranty director, Harvison House volunteer
- Organization
- Martin-Harris Construction, Harvison House (volunteer)
- Published
- Running time
- 46 minutes (46:29)
- Production
- Filmed by Vegas Veteran Voices, a Veteran-led nonprofit in Las Vegas
- Recorded before Vegas Veteran Voices became a nonprofit.
About this story
Wyatt isn’t your average carpenter. He’s the warranty director at Martin-Harris Construction, a long-time volunteer with Harvison House, and a man who credits his union with saving his life. In this powerful episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, Wyatt gets real about suicide, purpose, faith, and what it means to rebuild from the ground up literally.
We dive into:
• How union carpenters in Las Vegas are pulling in $72/hour (yes, seriously)
• His near-suicide and the moment that changed everything
• The wild truth about addiction and mental health in the trades
• What it’s like to furnish homes for formerly homeless Veterans
• How Veterans can break into the trades with no experience just grit
This episode is raw, emotional, and packed with practical advice for anyone feeling stuck or searching for purpose.
Whether you’re a vet, a carpenter, or just trying to get through your own dark night this one’s for you.
Want to learn more about Harvison House? Visit: harvisonhouse.org
Interested in joining the union or Helmet to Hardhats? Reach out to your local business agent
Vegas Veteran Voices dedicated to helping Veterans reclaim their voice, purpose, and community through storytelling.
Website: vegasveteranvoices.org
