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Nevada Legislature Passes Bill for Collectively Bargained Workers Compensation Programs

July 01, 2009 - Despite Nevada Governor Gibbon's veto of a bill to allow the use of Collectively Bargained Workers Compensation (CBWC) Programs, labor and management representatives rallied to lobby a two-thirds vote, overriding the Governor's veto on May 31, 2009. The new legislation takes effect on July 1, 2009.... read more

2010 North American Iron Workers / IMPACT Labor-Management Conference Dates Announced

June 29, 2009 - The Iron Workers International and Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) will hold next year's 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

Wage and Benefit Settlements in Construction for 2009

June 25, 2009 - Wage and benefit settlements reported to the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) so far in 2009 have resulted in an average first year increase of $1.49 or 3.1 percent. This is down considerably from the average $2.30 or 4.9 percent reported for the comparable period a year earlier. Second and third years ... read more

Iron Workers President Hunt Honored by Labor Management Group PRIDE of St. Louis Inc.

June 18, 2009 - PRIDE of St. Louis Inc. announced that it will recognize John Mulligan, Rick Post, Joseph Hunt and the late I.E. Millstone at its second annual awards ceremony in August.... read more

Ironworker Foreman Pocket Guide Receives Strong Reviews

June 15, 2009 - Developed by IMPACT, the Ironworker Foreman Pocket Guide contains 460 pages of information, tables, charts, diagrams, safety checklists, and other content for all areas of the ironworking trade. The major sections of the Ironworker Foreman Pocket Guide (which fits into a back pocket) include: ... read more

Work on the Ironworkers Walk of Fame Memorial Begins

June 11, 2009 - Construction of the Ironworkers Walk of Fame, a memorial honoring the union ironworkers who built the Mackinac Bridge, and all those across the United States and Canada, has officially begun in Mackinaw City. The Ironworkers Walk of Fame is designed to recognize the Union Ironworker, and Mackinac Bridge Bridgman of North ... read more

Degree Programs Available for Ironworker Members with the National Labor College

May 19, 2009 - The Ironworkers have had a relationship with the National Labor College (NLC) for many years. Over the years a number of ironworker members have graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the NLC (including Executive Assistant to the Ironworkers' General President Bill Tweet). ... read more

Ironworkers Local 399 Complete the First Stage of Campbell Soup's New World Headquarters

May 04, 2009 - In five weeks, 15 ironworkers built the three-story steel frame of Campbell Soup's new world headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.... read more

Union Ironworkers Support Project Labor Agreement Study

April 28, 2009 - Union Ironworkers are in full support of the recently released study titled Project Labor Agreements in New York State: In the Public Interest by Fred B. Kotler, the Associate Director of the Construction Industry Program at the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Union Ironworkers stand behind the ... read more

25th Annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program

April 21, 2009 - This year celebrates the 25th Annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program, which takes place July 19-24, 2009 at the University of San Diego. Last year, the training program included over 700 participants and guests from across the United States and Canada. This year's program is shaping up to promise just as substantial ... read more

Kentucky Contractors Can Expect Various Business Benefits from a Relationship with Union Ironworkers

April 09, 2009 - Construction contractors can expect various business benefits from a relationship with Union Ironworkers throughout Kentucky. Among the expectations is a well-trained, drug-free and safe work force in the Kentucky industrial manufacturing and construction market. More than 160 industrial projects totaling nearly $14 ... read more

Ironworkers Solidify Relationships with Contractors and Owners One Company at a Time

March 31, 2009 - Recently, the owners of American 1 Reinforcing, LLC became a signatory contractor with Ironworkers Local Union 372, Cincinnati, OH. This relationship establishes American 1 Reinforcing as a union contractor who will utilize the training and membership of Local 372 on future projects.... read more

California Welding Partnership Brings Promising Career Opportunities to Community College Students

March 23, 2009 - The California Field Ironworkers Apprenticeship Trust Fund entered into an unprecedented two-year partnership with the California Community Colleges Economic Development and Workforce Preparation to provide career opportunities for students pursing welding certifications. Jose Milian, Vice Chancellor of the California ... read more

Union Ironworker Training Facilities Directory in the Process of being Updated for next Edition

March 16, 2009 - IMPACT and the National Training Fund are in the process of publishing the next edition of the Training Center Directory. As thousands of these Directories are shipped to contractors, educational institutions, and others each year, it is essential that all of the information for your Local Union and Apprenticeship Training ... read more

Water Projects Bill Passes in House After Debate on Wage Law

March 12, 2009 - The House passed legislation Thursday reauthorizing $13.8 billion over five years in wastewater treatment grants and loans, after rejecting a Republican amendment to strip language requiring contractors to pay prevailing wages.... read more

New England Area Iron Workers Brighten Cancer Patients' Day

March 09, 2009 - Deep in a canyon of medical towers, another tower rises -- colorfully marked up as if with a giant box of Crayolas. That's because someone had a wonderful idea. "It was spontaneous. I think one child put their name on a window. One ironworker saw that name, spray painted, 'Hi Kids,' and then that name on a beam -- and it ... read more

Ironworkers Adapt to Entice New Apprentices into the Fold

March 06, 2009 - The Ironworkers International, Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), and the National Training Fund are exploring new approaches to recruiting, training and communicating with new apprentices.... read more

Iron Workers Provide Training for Green Energy Job Corps

March 04, 2009 - In response to Vice-President Biden's recent comments regarding green jobs training, the Union Iron Workers are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to install and maintain green energy projects in a safe and productive manner throughout the United States and Canada. ... read more

Apprenticeships Keep Workers in Alaska, Study Shows

March 04, 2009 - There's no eraser on an electrical lineman's pencil. As they say, "get it done right the first time, every time."... read more

2009 North American Iron Worker / IMPACT Labor-Management Conference Exceeds Last Year's Success

February 28, 2009 - The Iron Workers International Union and the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) recently held its inaugural joint annual North American Iron Worker / IMPACT Labor-Management Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada February 8-12, 2009. In the previous year, IMPACT's inaugural Labor-Management ... read more

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