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Tampa Contractor Beats the Odds in Making it Big Despite Obstacles Facing Union Contractors in the South

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The company’s story of beating the odds to make it big is truly inspirational.

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  • The company’s story of beating the odds to make it big is truly inspirational.
  • The owner of the company is a union ironworker from Iron Workers Local 397 in Tampa.
  • In 1995, Bill Morrow bought the company from his previous employer after working 7 years as a union ironworker and 15 years in management.
  • The immense success of Morrow Steel is especially impressive because it is extremely difficult for union contractors to make it in the South, a non-union stronghold.

Dallas Contractor Sets Monumental Record in Safety

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Bosworth has been working tirelessly together with the ironworkers to ensure that the productivity is high, and the incident rates remain low.

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  • Bosworth has been working tirelessly together with the ironworkers to ensure that the productivity is high, and the incident rates remain low.
  • “We believe strongly in preplanning and engineering safety into the building plan to ensure a safe jobsite,” said Vince Bosworth, president and CEO, Bosworth Steel Erectors.
  • “We work with our contractors to ensure that they are successful, profitable and maintain high safety standards,” said Iron Workers General President Eric Dean.
  • Safety training and initiatives are of utmost importance in keeping jobsites safe, but also in increasing productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

IRON WORKERS UNION CELEBRATES $75 MILLION PENSION RELIEF FOR LOCAL 16

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers celebrate the announcement that President Biden's American Rescue Plan will provide special financial assistance to save the pension plan for Iron Workers Local 16 retirees in Baltimore.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers celebrate the announcement that President Biden's American Rescue Plan will provide special financial assistance to save the pension plan for Iron Workers Local 16 retirees in Baltimore.
  • The rescue package, amounting to approximately $75 million, will ensure financial security for hundreds of dedicated members and their families.
  • "This financial assistance ensures that our members who put in a lifetime of work at Local 16 in Baltimore regain the retirement security they deserve," said Iron Workers Union General President Eric Dean.
  • A lot of people probably didn't expect this to happen, didn't expect for their money to be reinstated" Buddy Cefalu Former Iron Workers Mid-Atlantic States District Council President and Local 16 Retiree said.

Workers at EEW American Offshore Structures vote "yes" to be Union Ironworkers

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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PAULSBORO, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers congratulates approximately fifty workers on their victory overnight when an overwhelming majority voted in favor of becoming Union Ironworkers. Workers filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on June 22, 2023, but began organizing months prior. Workers at EEW AOS voted in their NLRB election the evening of July 20, 2023.

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  • "We congratulate the workers at EEW on their victory," says Don Heverly, Ironworkers Union Lead Organizer.
  • "We would also like to thank the state and local elected officials for their support of the workers at EEW," he continued.
  • Ironworkers Union District Representative Vince Di Donato said, "The Ironworkers Union is leading the way in clean energy construction jobs, like offshore wind turbines, and we look forward to a lasting relationship with our newest Union Ironworkers, and with the company."
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    "I am excited about our vote to become Union Ironworkers," says Brian Peters, at EEW AOS.

WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor from throughout the U.S.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor .

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  • WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor .
  • Approximately 175 members of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers have kicked off the summer of training this week.
  • Destination Ann Arbor will host its annual UA block party in downtown Ann Arbor on Main Street between Liberty and William streets from 6-10 p.m. Monday, August 14.
  • Destination Ann Arbor – the county's destination marketing organization – shared that this summer's trade union visits will result in an estimated $20 million economic impact on the region.

Labor Calls on Governor, Legislature to Invest in Hydrogen Infrastructure

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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“At this still early stage in market development, the signal California sends on hydrogen will impact private investment decisions,” wrote the union leaders.

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  • “At this still early stage in market development, the signal California sends on hydrogen will impact private investment decisions,” wrote the union leaders.
  • Nearly all the funds have been dedicated to battery electric vehicle infrastructure; hydrogen has received less than 4 percent of funding to date.
  • “Beyond its environmental attributes, hydrogen also provides a transitional pathway for skilled and trained, high-wage labor jobs in the oil and gas sectors.
  • For decades, union labor has built and maintained much of the critical infrastructure at the heart of our energy economy.

Iron Workers Union endorses President Joe Biden for Second Term

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers proudly endorses President Joe Biden's run for reelection to a second presidential term. The endorsement comes as President Biden continues to hold true to his promise of being the most pro-union President.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers proudly endorses President Joe Biden's run for reelection to a second presidential term.
  • The endorsement comes as President Biden continues to hold true to his promise of being the most pro-union President.
  • "President Biden is a friend to union Ironworkers," Iron Workers General President Eric Dean said.
  • "President Biden is a friend to union Ironworkers," Iron Workers General President Eric Dean said.

Construction Industry's Stakeholders Will Converge in "The Big Easy" to Build Mutual Success

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Iron Workers and Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) will bring together owners, contractors and ironworkers from all over the U.S. and Canada to address timely industry topics and build mutual success through collaboration.

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  • Themed "IMPACT- Collaboration - Success," the 2023 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference seeks to strengthen relationships between ironworkers, contractors and their customers.
  • Attendees will have a unique opportunity to hone business acumen, learn best practices from industry experts, garner tips to foster business growth and network – all under one roof.
  • The Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference is the premier construction industry event for ironworkers, contractors and end users.
  • The high level of attendance in the past few years is a testament to the value of the conference.

Iron Worker Apprentices Test Their Mettle in Outstanding Apprentice Competition

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers will hold the 2022 Outstanding Ironworker Apprenticeship Competition at the Iron Workers Local 24 Training Center in Denver, September 21-24, 2022.

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  • The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers will hold the 2022 Outstanding Ironworker Apprenticeship Competition at the Iron Workers Local 24 Training Center in Denver, September 21-24, 2022.
  • Ironworker apprentices from all over the U.S. and Canada will converge in Denver to put their mettle to the test.
  • This biennial apprentice competition is a great industry networking opportunity for the business community in the Denver Metropolitan Area.
  • The apprentice competition including rigging, rod tying, welding and the famous column climb will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 8:00a.m.

Labor Leaders, CEOs Call on Governor Newsom to Invest in Hydrogen to Meet Climate Goals

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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This funding will support the buildout of 1,000 hydrogen fueling stations statewide, which will provide fueling access for 97% of disadvantaged communities and 94% of the geographic state.

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  • This funding will support the buildout of 1,000 hydrogen fueling stations statewide, which will provide fueling access for 97% of disadvantaged communities and 94% of the geographic state.
  • At this still early stage in market development, the signal California sends on hydrogen will impact private investment decisions.
  • The business and labor leaders note the development of a statewide network will create between 2,280-3,720 hydrogen production and station construction jobs annually.
  • The average salary of those jobs is forecast to be between $84,000-$91,000 per year across engineering, construction, installation, equipment maintenance and hydrogen testing professions.