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Construction Unemployment Rate Jumps to 27.1% in February
March 08, 2010 - The construction unemployment rate jumped to 27.1 percent and construction employment dropped to a 14-year low as another 64,000 construction workers lost jobs in February, according to federal employment figures released March 5th. The economy would have added jobs for the third time in four months had it not been for ... read more
Ironworkers International and OSHA Unveil National Training Partnership
February 24, 2010 - The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Union, today announced its "National Training Partnership" with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Jordan Barab, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor - OSHA unveiled the Agency's decision to pursue a ... read more
2010 North American Iron Workers / IMPACT Labor-Management Conference
February 21, 2010 - The Iron Workers International and Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) will hold its 3rd annual North American Iron Workers / IMPACT Labor-Management Conference at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida February 21 - 25, 2010.... read more
IMPACT Provides Wind Turbine Erection Training for Ironworkers
February 12, 2010 - Ironworkers have been erecting wind turbines for many years and as this sector continues to grow there is an increasing need for worker certifications in several areas including tower climbing/rescue and torque and tension training. IMPACT is now making training in these areas available.... read more
Ironworkers Accept 18 Building Futures Graduates into Rhode Island Apprenticeships
February 09, 2010 - A $3.72-million federal stimulus grant awarded to the Providence Plan, a local nonprofit organization focused on social and economic advancement, will help pay for green jobs training for about 1,600 Rhode Islanders.... read more
Obama Announces $8 Billion for High-Speed Rail Projects Across the Country
February 01, 2010 - President Obama and Vice President Biden announced last month that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is awarding $8 billion to states across the country to develop America's first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), ... read more
Ironworkers Create New Green Construction for Ironworkers Training Package
January 26, 2010 - As "green" construction grows in importance and the creation of "green" jobs becomes more of a key component of federal and state stimulus funds, Ironworkers need a broader understanding of their specific roles in this emerging market sector.... read more
Ironworker Instructor Training Program to be Held at New Venue in 2010
January 15, 2010 - Over the past 25 years, the annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program has been held in California, 23 years of which were at the University of San Diego campus. The National Training Fund (NTF) Labor and Management Trustees have voted unanimously to move the program to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Eastern ... read more
Iron Workers District Council President Steve Sweeney Sworn in as NJ Senate President
January 12, 2010 - Iron Workers District Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity president Stephen Sweeney was sworn in as New Jersey Senate president January 12th, making him the second most powerful leader in New Jersey government and the highest-ranking official in the Democratic Party.... read more
IMPACT Assists National Training Fund in Receiving DOL Grant
January 07, 2010 - In September of last year, The National Training Fund (NTF), with support from the IMPACT grant writing consultant GSP Consulting, submitted a grant application to the Department of Labor (DOL). Nearly $100 million in green jobs training grants were slated to be authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of ... read more
2010 Ironworker Women Calendar is Now Available
January 04, 2010 - Jeanne Park of Ironworkers Local 377, San Francisco has dedicated her time over the years to producing the Ironworker women calendar to promote women in the trade. This year, IMPACT has partnered with her by funding 50% of the printing costs to meet the growing interest in the industry.... read more
IMPACT Signatory Contractor Big Boy's Steel Erection Earns SEAA Project of the Year Award
December 28, 2009 - The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) presents its Project of the Year Awards annually to recognize those companies who have made outstanding contributions in their profession with complex and unique projects completed with quality craftsmanship throughout the United States.... read more
IMPACT Receives CURT Award for Foreman Training Program
December 21, 2009 - The CURT Workforce Development Award recognizes companies and organizations for extraordinary, exemplary, and innovative recruitment, training and education programs which either encourages individuals to pursue a career in the construction industry and/or enhance an individual's construction skills. During the CURT ... read more
National Training Fund Creates Conveyor Installation and Industrial Maintenance Training Package
December 14, 2009 - The Ironworker's National Training Fund supported by IMPACT has completed a new training package for Conveyor Installation and Industrial Maintenance for Ironworkers. ... read more
Ironworker Locals Remain Committed to Training During Economic Downturn
December 07, 2009 - As the economy remains slow in many parts of the country, some Ironworker Local Unions are using this time to train foremen for their signatory contractors.... read more
26th Annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program
November 30, 2009 - Plans are underway for the 26th Annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program (July 18-23, 2010). For the first time, the National Training Fund (NTF) is offering a 20-hour course for new Apprenticeship Coordinators and Directors. Each year at the Coordinator's meeting there are requests for a course designed to help ... read more
Ironworkers Local 118 Opens Training Facility in Reno
November 23, 2009 - A $3.5 million training school affiliated with Ironworkers Local 118 has opened in Stead, a place where apprentices learn the trade and journeymen update their skills, including how to build wind turbines.... read more
ENR top 600 Showcases IMPACT Specialty Contractors
November 17, 2009 - Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine's top 20 steel erection contractors include 12 IMPACT signatory contractors across the country. Among those listed are IMPACT management co-chair Bill Brown's company Ben Hur Construction, IMPACT Trustee Alissa Schneider's company Danny's Construction, IMPACT Trustee Donn ... read more
IMPACT Pilots Off the Job Accident Disability Plan for Ironworkers
November 09, 2009 - IMPACT has initiated a new Off the Job Accident Disability Plan for Ironworker members. The IMPACT Plan is specifically designed to address off the job accidents. Member's current Health and Welfare plans provide a limited short term disability benefit in the event of sickness or accident off the job. This new IMPACT ... read more
Nevada Steel Erection Training Initiative Focused to Raise Standard for Safety Performance
October 27, 2009 - The Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), in cooperation with Ken Atha, Regional Administrator for Federal OSHA; Joe Standley, President of the District Council of Iron Workers; Stephen Coffield, Administrator of Nevada OSHA; Dave McEuen, Management Co-Chair for IMPACT Region IX; and Michael ... read more

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