IMPACT News

Post Tensioning Institute Partnership Leads to Greater Acceptance of Ironworker Training

July 22, 2010 - The Ironworkers have recently formed a partnership with the Post Tensioning Institute (PTI) to administer its Post-Tensioning Ironworker Certification Program. The institute has published many manuals and technical guides covering all aspects of post-tensioning, the basis of which form many of the construction practices ... read more

Green Construction for Ironworkers Training Course Now Available

July 07, 2010 - As "green" construction continues to grow 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

CLRC Reports Updated Wage and Benefit Settlements for 2010

July 02, 2010 - The Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) recently released an updated report on Wage and Benefit Settlements in collective bargaining agreements through June of this year.... read more

Construction of Ironworkers Walk of Fame Memorial Moves Ahead

June 22, 2010 - In 2007, at the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge, a statue of an iron worker was unveiled to honor the work of the men who built the bridge.... read more

June 11, 2010 - IMPACT invites its signatory contractors to a FREE special seminar on the IMPACT Safety Insurance Program. We recognize the important role of insurance in the market place and through the IMPACT program signatory contractors have access to major insurance carriers and special services that are designed to help reduce ... read more

Ironworkers and IMPACT Pursue New Reinforcing Steel and Post-Tensioning OSHA Standard

June 04, 2010 - General officers of the Ironworkers International and representatives of IMPACT recently met with Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to request the Agency to purse Negotiated Rulemaking for developing new OSHA regulations for the reinforcing steel and ... read more

The IMPACT Safety Insurance Program: Controlling an Employer's Second Highest Operating Cost

May 28, 2010 - The IMPACT Safety Insurance Program was developed for signatory employers to help address and lower their safety and insurance costs. In many cases, workers compensation, general liability, fleet auto and other insurance coverages add-up as a firm's second highest operating cost. Following are a few factors that employers ... read more

OSHA Sets Effective Date for Notification of Hexavalent Chromium Exposure

May 20, 2010 - Effective June 15, employers will be required to notify their employees of the results of all hexavalent chromium exposure tests, the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in a final rule published in the May 14 Federal Register.... read more

Department of Labor Looks to Level the Playing Field

May 14, 2010 - In a move that will affect most American corporations, the Department of Labor plans to require companies to prepare and adopt compliance plans aimed at ensuring they do not violate wage, job safety and equal employment laws. ... read more

IMPACT Offers Help in Securing Government Grant Opportunities for its Members

May 07, 2010 - IMPACT has partnered with GSP Consulting (GSP), a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based government affairs firm, to assist Local Unions across the country to identify and respond to federal and state grant opportunities. This service is made possible through member contributions.... read more

Fallen Workers Remembered on Workers' Memorial Day

April 30, 2010 - On April 28th, the National Labor College (NLC) dedicated the recently completed National Workers Memorial on its campus grounds. The memorial features granite benches and bricks placed by family members and union brothers and sisters in honor of those who lost their lives on the job.... read more

Ironworker Coordinator Guide Revisions Serve as Foundation for New Coordinator Course

April 22, 2010 - For the first time, the Ironworkers are offering a New Coordinator Course as part of the Annual Ironworker Instructors Training Program. The foundation for this 20-hour course will be the revised version of the Ironworker Apprenticeship and Training Programs: A Guide for Coordinators and Directors. The guide was ... read more

OSHA Increases Enforcement Activity and Penalties. Be Prepared.

April 14, 2010 - With increased funding and a mandate to crack down on underreporting and safety violations, there has been a significant uptick in OSHA enforcement activity. For employers this means more inspections and increased enforcement penalties. In the last year, OSHA has nearly tripled the number of significant cases (citations ... read more

IMPACT AISC Certification Program Continues to be Valuable Resource for Signatory Contractors

April 07, 2010 - IMPACT works closely with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and Quality Management Company, an independent third-party auditing company, to assist its contractor members in pursuing certification through the AISC Steel Erector and Fabricator Certification Programs. ... read more

National Training Fund Completes Two New Training Packages

April 01, 2010 - IMPACT and the National Training Fund are pleased to announce the completion of two new ironworker training packages: Layout Instruments for Ironworkers and Mathematics for Ironworkers. The training packages include a reference manual, instructor guide, instructor DVD and a student workbook. ... read more

2010 North American Iron Workers / IMPACT Labor-Management Conference Concludes a Resounding Success

March 22, 2010 - The 2010 North American Iron Workers / IMPACT Labor-Management Conference is now in the books. Let us take a moment to reflect on the week of February 21 - 25 as we look forward to new challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.... read more

26th Annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program Boasts New and Revised Courses

March 18, 2010 - The 26th annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program will be held July 13 - 23, 2010 at its new home in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the Washtenaw Community College.... read more

Ironworkers International and OSHA Unveil New National Training Partnership

March 11, 2010 - Under a new "National Training Partnership" with the Ironworkers International Union, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will help revise existing steel erection training materials developed by the industry and urge its compliance officers to undertake the training, says OSHA deputy administrator ... read more

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

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

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