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 ...
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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 ...
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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....
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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), ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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....
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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