The primary mission of I.M.P.A.C.T. is to expand the job opportunities for union
Ironworkers and their signatory contractors through progressive and innovative
labor management cooperative programs. IMPACT is working with Ironworkers
District Councils, Local Unions, Shop Locals, Signatory Contractor
Associations, and Union Contractors on coordinated labor management programs to
dramatically improve the product we offer construction users.
IMPACT provides Ironworker Local Unions and their Signatory Contractors with
state of the art project tracking systems, a forum for discussion of local
issues, drug-testing, training support, progressive safety insurance programs,
and innovative marketing materials.
IMPACT is working with Ironworker Shop Local Unions and their Employers to
develop new Labor Management programs - to increase the profitability of union
fabricators through open discourse and cooperative labor management programs.
Online - "One of the biggest
successes I see in IMPACT is with the issue of getting our Officers and members
to get with the program and start learning the simplicity and great advantages
of using computers for research and organizing. ...
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Regional - IMPACT's regional programs
help to support and foster local labor management initiatives. ...
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Safety, Substance Abuse & Insurance
- IMPACT has created a substance abuse policy, designed to meet and exceed
owner requirements. ... read more
Marketing - IMPACT’s marketing programs
are designed to increase awareness of the skill and quality of Union Ironworkers
both within our industry and to the general public. ...
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Davis Bacon - The Davis-Bacon Act
sets wage rates on federally funded projects, which helps provide "a level
playing field" for union contractors bidding on these projects. ...
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