Media Spotlight - Local 3 Ironworker Wins Prestigious Craftperson Of The Year Award From The Association Of Union Constructors (TAUC)
John Balik is a member of Iron Workers Local No. 3 in Pittsburgh and was nominated by TAUC member Graycor Industrial Constructors for his work at U.S. Steel’s facility in Clairton, Pa. The J. J. Willis Craftperson of the Year award is a prestigious honor which recognizes five categories of achievement: safety and health, schedule and budget, productivity, costs savings innovation and outstanding craftsmanship.
>>>Read more about Balik and this much-deserved recognition.
Safety Spotlight – Case Study: Near Misses In 3 Column Collapses Due To Anchor Bolt Failure And Lack Of Guying
Stay safe out there—but most importantly, make sure you’re in compliance with OSHA regulations regarding anchor bolts and column stability. This month, Executive Director of Safety and Health Steve Rank discusses OSHA standards pertaining to column stability and repairs. Copy and save the included “Quick Reference Checklist” on rebar column stability to ensure your jobsite is safe and up to code.
>>>Read our latest safety case study.
Resources For Contractors
Nearly $3 Billion In New Contracts Will Challenge N.Y. Region Bridge Builders, Says Engineering News-Record
Projects include “significant rehabs of two key bi-state crossings and the region's first major public-private partnership (P3) financing arrangement in the $1.5-billion project to replace the antiquated Goethals Bridge.” As an Ironworker Contractor, what steps are you taking to secure portions of these projects?
>>>Learn more about these incredible bridge projects in New York [PAYWALL].
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IMPACT’s revamped Contractor Courses will guide you and your company’s future leaders to success through engaging, intensive instruction on project leadership best practices and competitive bidding.
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Resources For Ironworkers
Four Ways To Connect With Contractors & Put Members To Work
In IMPACT's latest video blog, Doug Strayer, business manager of Local 395, Hammond, Ind., talks about how he’s putting members back to work by building strong relationships with Contractors and Contractor Associations in his region. What steps are YOU taking to connect with YOUR Contractors?
>>>WATCH NOW.
AFL-CIO Digital Training Series For Union Members
Labor digital practitioners and progressive allies want to help you improve the way you communicate with union members, organize new members and build trust with the public through an all-new digital training series. These FREE trainings include online classes focusing on the basics of Facebook and Twitter, in addition to email-writing strategies and graphic design.
>>>Beef up your digital know-how.