BNY Mellon Sign Replacement Project Recognized for Safety & Craftsmanship

May 2012

Local 3 BNY Mellon Sign Replacement Project Recognized for Safety & Craftsmanship

11471_Ironworker.indd 1 5/9/12 7:17 PM President’s Apprentice and Journeyman Page Ironworkers: We Need Each Other

ou have heard our Iron Worker ap- sponsibility to ensure their safety and Yprenticeship programs described as help them to become the best ironworker the backbone or life-blood of our union they can be. Every journeyman has a because of their tremendous impact vested interest in their success. Each on our future and the future of every new generation of ironworkers needs journey person and retiree. Apprentic- to be the best if we are to be productive es are the heartbeat of our union, and and competitive, and to grow our mar- when our apprenticeship programs are ket share, and to grow our ability to de- strong, we are strong in securing work, liver contracts with better wages, health better contracts, and a retirement with coverage for our families, and a secure dignity. We recognize their importance retirement. Understand that when you and the importance of continuing to up- do not see an apprentice on the job, grade the skills of journeymen by your your own future is in jeopardy, and the commitment of nearly $50 million a healthy retirement you look forward to year (local union, International and IM- may be more distant and not as carefree. PACT) to the development and delivery Apprentices must understand their walter wise General President of apprenticeship and journeyman train- responsibility in the equation that gov- ing. We commit to the future when we erns the future of our union. A lot is rid- mandate a 25 percent ratio of appren- ing on your skills and your character. tices for every local union, and establish You have been given the opportunity to journeyman to apprentice ratios through become a union ironworker. To join the our collective bargaining agreements. ranks of the men and women who are The past three years of the construc- recognized as the best in the industry; tion depression has eroded our appren- who will place their lives in your hands ticeship programs by 40 percent or day after day; and have provided for your nearly 7,000 apprentices from our peak training from their own pocket. The large ... it is essential we view of over 17,680 in January 2009. As work investment we have made in you dic- apprenticeship as an improves, it is critical our apprentice- tates the high standard that is expected integral part of our ship numbers ramp up as well. We must in your conduct at school and on the job. demonstrate to the industry the capa- We, as a union, cannot afford second-rate union and our future. It bility of our union to train and meet graduates, cannot afford valuable class is, after all, how we have its demands. The predicted skill short- space taken up by those lacking, and passed our knowledge, ages are already evident, especially for cannot afford precious job opportunities certified welders. Those that have the jeopardized by bad behavior. experience and values to trained and skilled workers will have Tomorrow I hope that each journey- the next generation for the work, and it must be our union. man looks at each apprentice and af- over 116 years. Through the owner dialog established fords him or her, a nod of recognition for by IMPACT, we continually emphasize his or her commitment, and a helping that a clear commitment to use union hand to become that next best genera- labor will allow us to fill the schools tion of union ironworkers. And each ap- that will provide the skilled ironwork- prentice should look at that grizzled old ers necessary for their projects. ironworker in appreciation of the op- Not only must the owners and contrac- portunity they created for you and the tors recognize the value of apprenticeship, knowledge that respect is earned. it is essential we view apprenticeship as an integral part of our union and our fu- Thank you brothers and sisters for ture. It is, after all, how we have passed helping to build our great union. our knowledge, experience and values to the next generation for over 116 years. When you see that young apprentice on the job, every journeyman has a re-

11471_Ironworker.indd 2 5/9/12 7:17 PM Official Publication of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers 1750 New York Ave., N.W. • Suite 400 • Washington, D.C. 20006 • (202)383-4800 www.ironworkers.org E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS WALTER WISE Jay Hurley Volume 114 May 2012 Number 5 General President Fourth General Vice President Suite 400 191 Old Colony Ave., P.O. Box 96 1750 New York Avenue, NW S. Boston, MA 02127 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (617) 268-2382 Phone: (202) 383-4810 Fax: (617) 268-1394 Fax: (202) 638-4856 Email: [email protected] Joseph Hunt JOE STANDLEY features General President Emeritus Fifth General Vice President Suite 400 1660 San Pablo Ave., Suite C 1750 New York Avenue, NW Pinole, CA 94564 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (510) 724-9277 Local 3 at Work on the BNY Mellon Sign Replacement Project Phone: (202) 383-4845 4 Fax: (202) 638-4856 Fax: (510) 724-1345

ERIC DEAN TadAS KicielINski 8 World’s Largest Truck Hauler by Local 27 General Secretary Sixth General Vice President 1750 New York Avenue, NW 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Suite 400 Ste. 1025, St. Louis, MO 63108 9 Local 721 on the Curtain Wall at Shangri-La Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (314) 454-6872 Phone: (202) 383-4820 Fax: (314) 361-8328 Fax: (202) 347-2319 Email: [email protected] 11 Ironworker Inventor Changes Industry EDWARD C. McHUGH MARVIN RAGSDALE General Treasurer Seventh General Vice President Suite 400 3003 Dawn Drive, Ste. 104 13 Supervisor Training for Shop Ironworkers 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Georgetown, TX 78628 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (512) 868-5596 Phone: (202) 383-4830 Fax: (512) 868-0823 Fax: (202) 383-6483 15 Local 404 Installs Hersheypark’s Newest Coaster DARRELL LABOUCAN GEORGE E. KRATZER Eighth General Vice President First General Vice President Eric Waterman, IMPACT CEO, Retires Franklin Square Office Center #8-205 Chatelain Drive 19 8401 Claude Thomas Road St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5A4 Suite 55 Canada Franklin, OH 45005 Phone: (780) 459-3389 Honoring Women Ironworkers 26 MAY 2012 Phone: (937) 746-0854 Fax: (780) 459-3308 Fax: (937) 746-0873 RON PIKSA RICHARD WARD Ninth General Vice President Second General Vice President 10828 Grevelly Lake Boulevard, 5964 Dayton Boulevard SW, Ste. 212 Chattanooga, TN 37415 Lakewood, WA 98499 Phone: (423) 870-1982 Phone: (253) 984-0514 Fax: (423) 876-0774 Fax: (253) 984-0533 Email: [email protected] RONALD C. GLADNEY EDWARD J. WALSH General Counsel Third General Vice President Bartley, Goffstein, L.L.C. Local 3 505 White Plains Rd. 4399 Laclede Avenue DEPARTMENTS Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63108 BNY Mellon Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: (314) 531-1054 Sign Replacement Phone: (914) 332-4430 Fax: (314) 531-1131 21 Departmental Reports Fax: (914) 332-4431 Headquarters Office: Project Email: [email protected] (202) 383-4868 Recognized for Headquarters Fax: Local News (202) 638-4856 27 Safety & Craftsmanship INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENTS Lifetime Honorary Members Apprenticeship and Training Ironworkers Political 29 11471_IW_May12.indd 1 5/9/12 2:47 PM Tel: (202) 383-4870 Action League Fax: (202) 347-5256 Tel: (202) 383-4805 On The Cover Fax: (202) 347-3569 30 Official Monthly Record Computer Department Union ironworkers get the job done Tel: (202) 383-4886 LU/DC Staff Retirement and Fax: (202) 383-4895 Shopmen’s Pension Fund right with safety a top priority on Tel: (202) 383-4874 Davis-Bacon Office Fax: (202) 628-6469 the BNY Mellon Sign Replacement Tel: (202) 834-9855 project, erected by Local 3 (Pittsburgh) Fax: ((202) 393-0273 Magazine Tel: (202) 383-4842 ironworkers, and led by Iron Worker Department of Canadian Affairs Tel: (780) 459-3389 Mailroom foreman Jeff Peters, who received Fax: (780) 459-3308 Tel: (202) 383-4855 Fax: (202) 638-1038 the John P. “Jack” Daley Craftsman/ Department of Ornamental, Safety award. Architectural & Miscellaneous Maintenance and Jurisdiction Metals (DOAMM) Tel: (202) 383-4860 Fax: (202) 347-1496 Tel: (630) 238-1003 Fax: (630) 238-1006 Organizing EDITOR: Scott Malley, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Tel: (202) 383-4851 Department of Reinforcing Fax: (202) 347-1496 Assistant to the Editor: Nancy Folks Ironworkers Tel: (866) 336-9163 Safety THE IRONWORKER Fax: (386) 736-9618 Tel: (202) 383-4829 ISSN:0021163X Published monthly, except for a combined July-August issue, for $15.00 per year by the Fax: (202) 383-6490 International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006. Preferred periodicals postage paid at Washington, D.C. and additional mailing offices. Shop Department Tel: (202) 383-4846 Printed on union-made paper. Postmasters: Send change of address to Ironworker- 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Fax: (202) 783-3230 Washington, D.C. 20006 Canada Agreement Number 40009549.

11471_Ironworker.indd 3 5/9/12 7:17 PM Local 3 Project Receives Safety Award BNY Mellon Sign Replacement Proving once again union ironworkers get the job done right with safety a top priority, the BNY Mellon Sign Replacement project, erected by Local 3 (Pittsburgh) ironworkers, and led by Iron Worker foreman Jeff Peters, received the John P. “Jack” Daley Craftsman/Safety award. The award is given by the Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania (IWEA) to individuals demonstrating exemplary leadership in completing difficult projects safely. Congratulations to Local 3 ironworkers for a job well done, and for making sure “We all go home safe.”

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11471_Ironworker.indd 4 5/9/12 7:17 PM Company: G. Kidd Inc. Foreman: Jeff Peters Project: BNY Mellon Sign Replacement Owner: The Bank of New York Mellon Total Number of Manhours: Approximately 3,300 hours with 4–5 men

Project Description: The project A total of 100 header beams and 46 consisted of removal of two exist- outriggers were installed. After in- ing Mellon signs and two existing stallation of the headers and outrig- Mellon logos from the outside of the gers, Jeff Peters, foreman, coordinated Mellon Building in downtown Pitts- a site survey to assure all the outrig- burgh. The signs and logos were gers were in the correct location. Any located outside the building walls adjustments to the support steel were above the 55th floor. G. Kidd Inc. then made prior to the helicopter lifts assisted in the removal of the signs of the signs. There was minimal room with the use of helicopter. Removal for error since the sign trusses were included ironworkers working off curved so all outriggers needed to be 18” wide picks located on the outside exact for the splices to meet. of the building. Both signs and logos The new signs and logos were at- were removed in one day. tached to steel framework on the The project also consisted of in- ground. The new signs consisted of stallation of two new larger signs and four frames each and the logos had two new larger logos. The support one frame each for a total of ten steel for the new signs and logos was frames with signs. The signs were installed by hand on the roof above lifted to the 55th floor over three days at the 55th floor. Tube steel header and set with a helicopter. G. Kidd Inc. beams were installed between exist- personnel were located on 18” picks ing building columns. The tube steel outside the face of the building, while outriggers, some of which weighed the sign frames were set in place. In over 1,300 pounds and cantilevered some locations, the platforms were up to 13’ outside of the building, were only 2’ long and there was less than installed between the tube steel head- 3’ between the installed sign and ers, and projected out through holes outside face of the building. G. Kidd cut in the steel facade of the building. Inc. then had to weld all sign splices

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11471_Ironworker.indd 5 5/9/12 7:18 PM and connections to outriggers on the outside the face of the building to outside of the building from a swing set the sign trusses. In most loca- stage. G. Kidd Inc. personnel had to tions, the ironworkers had to be deal with windy conditions being transported to and from the picks 725’ up and with the downdraft of via a swing stage. It was extremely the helicopter. All sign sections were hazardous in that the ironwork- set without any injuries or damage to ers had no means of escape once the signs or building. they were on the picks. Also, once the sign trusses were set, up to 30 Nominee Description: Jeff Peters, come-alongs were used to tie the Local 3 member, ran a crew of 4-5 trusses back to the building steel ironworkers and coordinated with before the helicopter released the the sign company, who also had a truss to be welded in place. Jeff also crew on site. For this project, most designed quick connect clamps to of the steel was erected by hand on hold the trusses to the outriggers the roof of the building. Jeff direct- to minimize the time the helicopter ed all steel installation and rigging had to hold the trusses in place. Jeff to erect 1,300-pound tubes project- oversaw all operations with no inju- ed outside the building. Ironwork- ries or damages to the building for ers worked on top of the facade and the duration of the project.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 7 5/9/12 7:18 PM Wyoming Manufacturer Builds World’s Largest Coal Hauler

By Jeremy Fugleberg Reprinted with permission from the Casper Star-Tribune

By any measure, it’s a big, big truck. Rick Reynolds, Westech’s chief The process controls the flow of coal engineer, said it wasn’t until late in using ripples engineered into the The truck can haul 447 tons of coal. the design process that it occurred to floor of the body. That’s enough coal to fill more than 4 him that the big truck body might be That means the coal carried by the 1/2 railroad cars. That’s enough coal to a world record. trucks won’t dump at once, an over- fill an average-sized house from floor “When I did the initial layout, whelmingly large load that could be to ceiling. That’s enough coal to fuel a I thought, ‘Holy cow, I don’t think difficult for mine equipment to han- power plant for an entire day. there’s any one that is bigger than dle and could needlessly spew coal And now, Guinness World Records this,’” Reynolds said. dust into the air. recognizes the three-story truck’s Westech’s engineers began design “This load is so big, you don’t want ability to haul that much coal. of the haul body in December, after all that load coming out at once,” While the huge haul truck is a a request from Peabody Energy for a Reynolds said. standard but still large design, its customized vehicle for its North Ante- It was a landmark job for Westech, custom-built body—the tippable back lope Rochelle Mine north of Douglas. an Austin Engineering Ltd. compa- portion of the truck that carries the The body would be paired with an ny, which builds more than 500 bod- coal—is what got Guinness’ attention. ultra-class Liebherr T282C truck— ies a year for customers in Wyoming The London-based authority on already a monster vehicle with six and around the world. Westech is the global records recently awarded the 12-foot-high wheels. world’s largest manufacturer of such body’s manufacturer, Mills-based “They wanted to haul a lot of coal heavy metal, according to sales man- Westech, a certificate for its cus- very quickly,” Reynolds said. ager Rich Peters. tom-built unit designed for a Wyo- Westech contacted Guinness World The company has more orders for ming mine. Records in London and submitted its haul bodies of that size from Peabody; request to be considered for world they’re set to be manufactured next record standing. After a lot of paper- year. Westech frequently designs and Local 27 Shopmen work and impartial judging on a scale builds custom equipment for mines Make News with at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine around the world. Custom Built and on June 14, Guinness agreed that the While the world record gives the Designed Flow haul body could carry the world’s big- company some bragging rights, it gest load of coal. also is a good marketing tool. West- Control Body The truck’s large capacity holds ech is in discussion to display the Ironworkers from Local 27 (Salt Lake some big advantages for Peabody. body on a new Liebherr truck at a City), working for Westech, build Fewer large-capacity trucks can big mining expo in Las Vegas in 2012 custom built designed Flow Control haul the same amount of coal, and as a way of showing off its work. Body, which can haul enough coal fewer trucks mean fewer numbers of “This is a bit of a marketing to fuel a power plant for an entire wheels to fix and drivers to hire. piece, but on the other hand it just day. Westech has been a union con- The amount of coal the truck continues to show the capabilities tractor, signed with Local 27, since body can dump is so large, Westech of this company, both on the manu- 1975, employing 35 ironworkers. engineered a patent-pending design facturing side and the engineering known as the “Flow Control Body.” side,” Peters said.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 8 5/9/12 7:18 PM On Time, On Budget, 100% Safe Shangri-La Roof Top Curtain Wall 65th Floor Location: 180 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada Architect: James KM Cheng and Hariri Pontarini Architects Developer: Westbank Projects Corp. and Peterson Investment Group Inc. Expected occupancy date: late 2012

The Shangri-La: Living Shangri-La Toronto, located at 180 University Av- enue at Adelaide Street, is a 65-story tower. The five-star Shangri-La Hotel will occupy the first 17 floors of this development, floors 18–49 floors are residences, floors 50–66 are private estates, for a total of 200 hotel suites and 352 residential suites. The first 17 floors will incorporate the historic “Bishops Block”—one of the oldest remaining buildings in Toronto.

Curtain Wall Fabrication: Sebba Steel Construction Ltd., Gormely, Ontario, Canada

Curtain Wall Erection: Sebba Steel Construction Ltd., Gormely, Ontario, Canada

Sebba Steel Erection Crew (Local 721, Toronto, Ontario): Nam Manh Nguyen (Andy) – foreman, Richard Power, Curtain wall with BMO Tower in background. Bobby Power, and Chris Braun Bow tresses This roof top curtain wall was fabricated and installed by ready to paint. Sebba Steel Construction Ltd., in January/February 2012. The project is only one of many projects Sebba Steel has done for the outstanding new Shangri-La Tower. In the shop, these long lengths of HSS were rolled to create the curved portion of the bow trusses. Scott West, the shop foreman at Sebba Steel, meticulously fabricated the first bow truss. Upon completion, it was used as a jig to sub- stantially speed up fabrication of the trusses to follow. As each quadrant of the curtain wall components were completed and carefully labeled, they were then shipped out to be sand blasted, then primed with a special primer followed Curtain wall. Installing the trusses.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 9 5/9/12 7:18 PM by a three-step epoxy coating to get their final finish (process completed by The Blastman Coatings Ltd. in Brampton, Ontario). Then each quadrant of the curtain wall assembly was shipped to the site, and flown up to the 65th floor via the tower crane. With a busy loading area, scheduling delivery and tower crane time had to be very precise—many times with a window as a small as only 1½ hours. Louie Skretas, Sebba Steel’s estimator, was in charge of this critical tim- ing. When beginning this task, Louie could be heard quietly saying, “Let the dance begin.” Many times delivery had to be delayed, due to either high winds or various other types of inclement weather or changes in the tower crane schedule. Andy, Sebba Steel’s erection foreman, along with his crew Rick, Bobby, and Chris of Local 721, carefully installed the curtain wall bow trusses and assembly parts that now run the entire perimeter of the 65th floor. This curtain wall will be glazed and act as a terrace railing, windbreak, and work of art for the penthouse suite terraces. Working at this height in winter conditions was quite a challenge and not for the faint of heart. Mike Dix, business agent for the project, reports the bid process was followed with Sebba Steel getting the work, employing ten ironworkers. Mike states, “The project was beautifully done, on time, on budget, and 100 percent safe.” The ironworkers of Local 721, with Sebba Steel, are extremely proud to be involved in this incredible project and to be a part of what will be Toronto’s skyline for years to come. Shangri-La rooftop view.

It’s a long way down. (photo by Chris Braun) Loading dock.

Louie Skretas on the roof.

Shangri-La from the street. Fabricating trusses.

Tightening trusses.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 10 5/9/12 7:18 PM One man, one company, and a million-dollar idea that changed the industry forever

drastically cut down on wire waste, allowed them to increase tying speed by six to eight ties per minute, and enabled them to finish projects 30 percent faster. The reel didn’t make workers obsolete, as they had feared, but instead improved their produc- tiveness and made them more valuable to the contractors. Inspired, George decided to try selling his reel part-time, but after two years was having little luck. He was ready to give up, but his wife, Dixie, convinced him that not only eorge Beiderwell wasn’t the as a foreman at an atomic energy should he move forward, he should CEO of a major corporation, he plant in Paducah, Ky., and oversee- put all of his focus into marketing G didn’t have a MBA or a PhD; he ing about 100 ironworkers. He had his reel. Buoyed by her faith, George was just a union ironworker who saw been playing with the idea of the quit his job as a foreman, and the Ide- a way to fix a problem. Yet his idea reel for a while and, after much trial al Reel Company officially opened its forever changed the face of the con- and error, had come up with what he doors in 1953, with both the Beider- struction industry and improved the considered a good working model. wells making it their full-time work. safety of generations to come. Feeling certain that it was a vast im- While George handled production, They say that necessity is the provement over the current system, Dixie was the driving force behind mother of all invention and, for he decided to field test the reel and marketing the reel. She discovered George, the old adage definitely outfitted his men. that she had a real flair for the task, held true. As a union ironworker, he His workers immediately recog- and her specialty was direct mail watched for 15 years as his brothers nized that it was a vast improvement marketing. Her work was so innova- received gashing cuts, disabling eye over the current method—perhaps tive and successful that, in the late injuries, and were even strangled or too much of an improvement—and 1960s, Dixie was recognized for her fell to their death while using the old, because of this, they were resistant direct mail campaigns by the Dart- over-the-shoulder methods of carry- to working with the reel. They feared nell Institute for Business Research. ing tie-wire. He was determined to that it would put many of them out The Ideal Reel began to catch on, come up with a better, safer system of work. But George convinced his and the company partnered with for tying rebar, and in 1951 the Ideal men to give the reel a try, and they manufacturers of tie-wire to produce Tie-Wire Reel was born. quickly discovered that not only was the coils that fit the reel in exchange At the time, George was working it safer and more convenient, it also for fabricating reels for their compa-

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11471_Ironworker.indd 11 5/9/12 7:19 PM nies. For the first few years, the Ideal George Beiderwell’s patent for large part of his legacy is invested Reel Company was dependent upon the tie-wire reel has long since in Kentucky state colleges. His es- these manufacturers, but as use of run out, and the Ideal Reel Com- tate now sponsors scholarships that the reel grew, the wire business ex- pany is no longer the only player provide tuition for undergraduate ploded. George was able to build his in the game. There are other com- students who are interested in the first coiling machine in 1957, and the panies who produce the reels, most construction trades and demonstrate Ideal Real Company started selling of them in China, but Ideal Reel financial need. These scholarships tie-wire as well as reels, becoming the is still the only one that is manu- cover education for all trades and largest tie-wire producer in the Unit- factured in the United States from put approximately 75 people through ed States during the 1960s and 70s. 100 percent US-made components. school each year. Business was booming and George Nowadays, the majority of their After his death, it was important and Dixie were busier than ever, put- reels are sold through distributors, to Wayne that George Beiderwell, a ting all of their time into making but Wayne still sells directly to man that he had come to both ad- their company a success. union halls at the same discounted mire and love as a father, would be Though they had no children of rate. Distributors don’t like this, as remembered for the important con- their own, George and Dixie found it cuts into their sales and profits, a surrogate in Wayne McKenzie. but he feels that it is important to tribution he made to the construc- Wayne, who would later become the make the reels affordable for the tion industry. Last November, he next owner of the Ideal Reel Com- union ironworkers. traveled to Washington and met with pany, met the Beiderwells through Wayne continued his close rela- the general officers of the Iron Work- his girlfriend, who just happened to tionship with George until Beider- ers Union. He presented them with be George’s niece. The two became well’s passing in 1990. True to the one of George and Dixie’s cherished close, and when his father died while generous nature he had always mementos—a chrome-plated Ideal Wayne was in high school, George displayed, George left his estate to Tie Wire Reel, which will be housed stepped in and filled the void left by charity. One of his greatest passions in the union’s history display as a re- his passing. in life was always education, and a minder of the man and his legacy. Wayne graduated from high school and moved on to college, working all the while, with his employer encouraging him to get his law degree. But Wayne was not happy and was questioning the path he was on, so when George approached him in 1970 about coming to work at Ideal Reel, he considered it a sign. George offered to pay him half as much and work him twice as hard, but he also promised that someday Wayne would own the company. It was an offer that proved impossible to refuse. Wayne’s first day with Ideal Reel was December 23, 1970, and he likes to joke that he had to work Christmas day but didn’t even mind because he was so excited to get started. In George’s company, Wayne found the challenge and rewards for which he had been searching, and when George retired in 1985, Wayne, Wayne McKenzie, owner of the Ideal Reel Co. in Paducah, along with two other employees, Ky., presents the general officers with a chrome-plated tie- purchased the company. In time, wire reel and a plaque detailing the incredible invention of he bought out his two partners and the tie-wire reel by George Beiderwell, and his wife, Dixie. today is the sole owner of the Ideal Reel Company.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 12 5/9/12 9:52 PM SUPERVISOR TRAINING FOR SHOP IRONWORKERS

The Shop Department, IMPACT and the National Module 4: Problem Solving Training Fund have been working with a labor/manage- Module 5: Documentation and Record Keeping ment advisory group on the development of a new train- Module 6: Labor-Management Relations ing package entitled Supervisor Training for Shop Module 7: Planning and Scheduling Ironworkers. The purpose of this informative new Module 8: Safety Management training package is to help improve the job performance Module 9: Quality Management of ironworker supervisors or foremen in shops. Module 10: Designing and Implementing Shop Training Programs

The members of the labor/management advisory group responsible for development of this manual include Erik Schmidli, Local 790 (San Francisco); Dave Marcinew, Canron Western Constructors Limited; Josh Cindrell, Hillsdale Fabricators; Bill Mercer, Local 805 (Calgary, Al- berta); Phil White, Local 834 (Toronto, Ontario); AJ Blair, Local 516 (Portland, Ore.); Al Peltier, Local 811 (Wausau, Wis.); and Harvey Swift and Rick Sullivan from IMPACT. In May, a pilot course based on this new manual was held at the regional training center in Benicia, Calif. The Supervisor Training for Shop Ironworkers is a 24-hour course designed to develop skilled ironworker supervisors. During this course the participants learned the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor. In addi-

Supervisor Training for Shop Ironworkers.

The Supervisor Training for Shop Ironworkers reference manual contains ten modules that focus on the knowledge and skills required to be a successful shop supervisor. These include:

Module 1: The Shop Ironworker Supervisor Module 2: Creating an Effective Work Team Shop supervisor course participants. Module 3: Communication Skills continued on page 14 >>>

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tion, they learned how to create an effective work team, communicate effectively, apply problem-solving skills, document and maintain records, maintain labor-management relations, plan and schedule work, implement a safety program, and ensure the quality of work. They Shop supervisor role-play. also learned how to design and implement shop training programs. The course participants represented both local unions and shop employers. Locals represented included 712 (Vancouver, British Columbia), 790, 805, 834, and 838 (Regina, Saskatchewan). Employers represented included Canron Western Constructors Limited, Solid Rock Steel Fabricating, C. E. Toland & Son, XL Iron- works, Supreme Steel, AMT Metal Fabricators, Dietrich Iron Works, Westco Ironworks, Empire Iron Works, Ebco Industries, and Armtec. Representing the Shop Depart- ment were District Representative Eric Bohne and Gen- eral Organizer Tony Butkovich. The course instructors were Erik Schmidli from Local 790 and Rick Sullivan from IMPACT. Brainstorming exercise. Due to the strong interest in this training manual and course, this year for the first time a course designed For more information on the 28th Annual Ironworker for shop local representatives and shop employers will Instructor Training Program, being held during July 15- be held during the annual instructor training program 20, 2012, at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, in Michigan in July. The course is entitled Designing Mich., contact the Apprenticeship and Training Depart- and Implementing Shop Training Programs. This ment at 202-383-4870. 20-hour course is designed for fabrication shop person- When asked about the impact of this new Supervisor nel responsible for managing the training of shop iron- Training for Shop Ironworkers reference manual and workers. This course will focus on the design and imple- course, Executive Director of the Shop Department Tony mentation of various training options including formal Walencik replied, “I am confident that this new manual training, one-on-one mentoring, and registered appren- and course will benefit our shop locals and their signa- ticeship programs. Participants will also learn how to tory employers by improving the performance of the shop use the Training and Fabrication for Shop Iron- supervisors.” workers, the newly developed Supervisory Training For more information on how this new course can be for Shop Ironworkers, and other ironworker train- brought to a training center near you, contact the Shop ing packages as part of shop training programs. Department at 202-383-4846.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 14 5/9/12 7:19 PM for coaster A Rush newest Hersheypark’s Relations Skyrush, Public installs Martin 404 Ward, and Local Paula SpeedAycock By ifting an 82-foot long piece of arched track 200 feet into the air is a feat of massive proportions. Com- Lbine that length with a weight of 118,000 pounds, and it seems inconceivable. Yet, with the help of a 300-ton crane and 260 feet of boom earlier this year, Aycock, a division of Enerfab, Inc., and ironworkers from Local 404 (Harrisburg, Pa.) were able to not only lift that biggest piece of Hersheypark’s new Skyrush roller coaster into place, but they were able to set it in just 30 minutes. “It could have gone real bad,” said Brian Peiffer, Aycock’s general foreman. Instead, “that piece fit near perfect. Within a half-hour, we had bolts in it.” For generations, Aycock, a Hummelstown, Pa. company specializing in difficult steel erection, has partnered with job, he bragged, no one got hurt. Zettlemoyer added that Hersheypark each time it plans the construction of a new the local is actively engaged in the International Union’s thrill ride at its 110-acre property. Over the years, Aycock Countdown to Zero Fatalities in 2012 campaign. “You’ve has proudly employed ironworkers from Local 404. got to think about [safety] all the time. It’s constantly Kerry Zettlemoyer, business manager for Local 404 with you—to be careful. If you think you shouldn’t do it, adds, “We are very thankful for our working relation- you shouldn’t do it,” Campbell adds. “It’s common sense.” ship with our signatory contractor Aycock and extremely When executives at Hersheypark started talking grateful for their long standing relationship with Her- about their next big ride two years ago, they knew it sheypark.” would be a roller coaster, Burrows said. “Our guests are “They’re a great partner,” said Kathy Burrows, the always telling us, ‘We want this. We want this,’” she said. park’s public relations manager. “They’re not just a con- “It’s always a roller coaster.” tractor, they’re our partners. They’re fabulous at what The park had 11, but in 2012, it will expand to an even they do, and they’re as excited about the ride as we are.” dozen. To get the new mega coaster built about 20 people Chosen from among three bids was Skyrush, designed worked on the project, said Butch Campbell, Aycock’s su- by Intamin Amusement Rides in Switzerland. perintendent. He gave two general classifications to the “It was the design that gave us the most bang for our crew that worked on the job—the “connectors,” and the buck,” Burrows said. The $25-million, 3,600-foot mega guys “responsible for hooking on the chokers and chain coaster with winged seating uses cantilever geometry falls.” He describes “connectors,” as the younger, more and contains both floored and floorless seats. The outer, winged seats offer riders a 270-degree panoramic view of limber workers, who “hang up in the air waiting on the Hersheypark, and the feeling of weightlessness during piece.” the 63-second trip. “It’s the best job you can get, you just have to be young It will reach speeds of more than 75 miles per to do it. The guys responsible for hooking the crane up hour and move about 1,350 riders per to the massive sections of column and track are a little hour. “People who like older and a little wiser,” Campbell said. roller coast- Out of all of them and the 15,000 man-hours on the 16! on page MAY 2012 Continued 15

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ers like them for the thrills—for the extremeness “Logistically, it was a nightmare,” he said. “Ac- of it,” Burrows said. cess to where we had to put the crane was in a After Hersheypark decided on Intamin’s design, creek. The big crane sat down in the creek the the crews had to wait on the parts to be made and whole time.” shipped. They arrived in late July, shipped from over- At the start of the project, Spring Creek had to seas in 100 sea containers, Campbell said. The struc- be diverted. A dam was constructed, and diversion tural steel and track arrived in October, and erection pipes ran the water around the site. A raised road- began in mid November. bed was built in the creek to give the crews a strong It’s not unusual when erecting a roller coaster enough foundation for the crane to sit on. “It wasn’t to have some difficulty maneuvering in the often a pleasant job, I’ll tell you that,” Campbell said. tight spaces where they are to be built, but for Sky- But crews did have a few things go their way rush, it was even worse, Campbell said. during the several-month project. Winter was

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mild. There was only one snow, and temperatures Peiffer, the general foreman, said on their best remained generally workable. “We were fortunate,” day, crews set 12 track sections. “That’s a good day,” Campbell said. There was only one major weather he said. “Some days are worse than others.” mishap—a flood in September that saturated the It could take two hours to set one piece when whole site. The time that was lost was made up workers accounted for elevational changes and during six Saturdays on the job. angles. There were also delays when it was too windy to Rigging the track sections, which often are long be working up off the ground. and heavy, can be made more difficult if a piece The biggest challenge for crews was ground sta- does what is called a “judo flip” or “tuna flop” while bility and accessibility. To start, 180 different foun- being lifted by the crane, Peiffer said. dations had to be poured for Skyrush’s light blue Then the crew must get it back into position. “That’s not easy when the section weighs anywhere columns. Crews then set the columns and struc- from 12,000 to 16,000 pounds,” he said. All of the gal- tural steel track, which came in sections of 30 feet vanized bolts—which range from 20 to 27 millime- or more and weighed 6 to 8 tons each. ters—are left loose as each piece is set to ensure the “There are so many angles, turns and twists. connections will fit, Peiffer said. It’s a very exacting process because nothing is As of early April, the structure was going through level. Nothing’s plumb,” Campbell said. “Amazing- the inspection process, at which time the bolts will ly enough, it fits pretty well. The fabricator did a be torqued to specification, and then additional nuts wonderful job.” will be attached, as well. The crews had to use a protractor to figure out The lift included 8,000 bolts, and the to- the angles each time they placed a new one to en- tal project has about 20,000. sure they would match up exactly. “The pieces look like a twisted pretzel,” Campbell said. 18! on page MAY 2012 Continued 17

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SpeedContinued The crews were also responsible for installing a 1500-horsepower winch, with an 8-foot diameter drum. The drum uses a 1-1/2-inch hoist cable that’s strong enough to pull the trains, which weigh as much as 30,000 pounds when filled to their 32-rider capacity, up the steep, 50-degree incline. And the speed at which that’s accomplished? A re- markable 25 miles per hour. One of the unique factors of Skyrush is how it is in- tegrated through other rides in Hersheypark. The track leaves Spring Creek and then weaves through the Com- et, the park’s oldest wooden roller coaster built in 1946. “It’s funny to think about,” Campbell said. “At that time, that was the premier ride at Hersheypark. We’ve put in a lot more since then. That’s like a kiddy ride now.” He has worked on every steel roller coaster in the park. The last one Aycock erected was Fahrenheit in 2008, which has a 100-foot vertical drop. “We’ve been at this a long time—since I was a kid,” said Campbell, 59. Now, he’s looking forward to taking his grandson there someday to explain to him the role he had in making the park’s newest thrill ride. For now, he has to be satisfied with a picture of that same grandson sitting inside the big crane, pushing the levers. “My kids will be able to see it and know we took part in building it,” Peiffer said. “It draws a big crowd when they put one up, and a lot of people enjoy it. They love it.” New roller coasters, generally, contribute to a bump in visitors that can be seen for two or three years after they have been introduced, Burrows said. “There’s just something exciting about a roller coaster that draws people to it—the energy, the excitement,” she said. “It’s danger that’s safe.” Campbell is proud of the work. “We changed the skyline in Hershey again,” Campbell said. “This is the most fun there is. In our business, this is the ultimate, because it’s something completely different. It’s not just beams and bar joists. Every piece hooks on differently. It’s fun and it really doesn’t produce anything other than a smile.”

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11471_Ironworker.indd 18 5/9/12 7:19 PM Founding CEO of IMPACT Eric Waterman Retires Eric Waterman, the first CEO of the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), officially retired on April 27.

ppointed in 2003 by then-General IMPACT for two years and has been in- A President Joseph Hunt, Water- strumental in pushing for updated, com- man, an already powerful voice in the prehensive drug testing procedures and construction industry, worked tirelessly more technologically savvy communica- to build a new brand and a new way tions programs. Before coming to IM- of doing business for the Iron Workers PACT, Hilton served more than 12 years Union. Waterman has left an undeni- as a senior vice president at The Associa- ably positive mark on not only on iron- tion of Union Constructors (former NEA) workers and their contractors, but also and the National Maintenance Agree- on the construction industry as a whole, ment Policy Committee (NMAPC). championing a unique labor-manage- “It is my great honor to succeed Eric ment cooperation that has been imitat- Waterman—an icon in the construc- ed throughout the union world. tion industry. As we charge headlong General President Walter Wise into the 21st century, it is my commit- and William Brown, CEO of Ben Hur ment to build upon Eric’s innovation Construction Company in St. Louis— over the past nine years and continue co-chairs of the IMPACT Board of to deliver stunning services to the en- Trustees—indicated that Waterman’s tire ironworker and contractor com- departure is “both a sad time for our munity,” Hilton said. organization, and a transformative In his letter of resignation to the one as well as we welcome a new gen- Co-Chairs Wise and Brown, Water- eration of visionary leadership.” man stated: “I am excited that Eric will be able “Working with our board of trustees to reflect on his great accomplishments and our regional advisory boards (RAB) with the Iron Workers Union and IM- executive committees, and our staff team, PACT as he enjoys retirement,” Wise I feel we have established a new way of said. “He has done an excellent job work- doing business. We have established a ing with us to select a replacement, and new brand for ironworkers and the con- we look forward to tapping into the new tractors that employ them. We have be- leader of IMPACT’s energy and passion gun to weave the Iron Workers and our for the entire construction industry.” contractors into an inseparable joint ven- Brown added, “Eric’s work has had ture with productivity, and training, and tremendous influence not only in the safety, and labor-management coopera- construction industry, but in the union tive programs second to none! industry as a whole, and his semi- “I leave with the knowledge that we nal ideas have led to the growth of a have a team and a staff that will take burgeoning labor-management move- IMPACT to the next level. I have not ment. We are all grateful for his hard an ounce of doubt that for IMPACT, work and dedication.” the Iron Workers and our contractors, Kevin Hilton, the current executive ‘The Sky is the Limit!’ assistant to the CEO of IMPACT, official- “It has been an honor and a privi- ly took the reins as CEO following Water- lege to play a small part in what I man’s retirement. Hilton worked closely think will become one of the milestone with Waterman both at the National achievements of labor-management Erectors Association and in his current programs in the history of the con- capacityMAY 2012 at IMPACT. Hilton has served struction industry.” 19

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Falls through unpro- Structural collapse tected or inadequate of unsupported floor opening covers. reinforcing steel 1 7 columns, walls, and decks. Collapse of unsecured Struck-by injuries from open web steel joists. falling objects, tools, 2 8 and materials.

Lack of fall protection Caught-between and inadequate use of injuries during hoisting 3 fall arrest equipment. 9 and rigging operations.

Falls during installation Impalement from of floor and roof unprotected reinforcing decking. dowels or other vertical 4 10 projections.

Material handling Electrical hazards and injuries during steel injuries from high- erection and reinforcing voltage power lines. 5 steel activities. 11

Column collapse due Heat illness and to anchor bolt failure toxic exposure to and/or insufficient chemicals and air-borne 6 concrete strength. 12 contaminants.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 20 5/9/12 7:19 PM SAFETY and HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT Steve Rank

Falls From Elevated Working Surfaces: One of the Deadly Dozen Hazards

n January of 2012, the Safety and Health De- The trigger-height for I partment launched several new initiatives de- fall protection is 15 feet signed to “target the deadly dozen hazardous for all steel erection activi- activities that lead to fatalities and disabling ties other than connecting injuries.” The focus of this article is to highlight and decking. This includes some of the serious fall hazards pertaining to steel activities such as bolting, erection and reinforcing steel installation. Follow- welding, plumbing, and de- ing are job site illustrations that depict some of tail work, etc. the primary hazards and regulatory requirements pertaining to fall protection. The standards used Avoiding Excessive in this article reference the minimum require- Free-Fall Distance ments of the Occupational Safety and Health Ad- and False Sense of Security ministration (OSHA). Some states that operate under State Approved OSHA Plans may stipulate The photograph on the more stringent standards pertaining to fall protec- right illustrates the im- tion requirements. Additionally, it is common for proper use of fall arrest project safety requirements and contractor safety equipment that creates a policies to require more stringent fall protection “false sense of security.” requirements. Serious injuries have occurred when excessive OSHA Fall Protection Standard for free-fall distance has al- Steel Erection Activities lowed ironworkers to strike the deck or other The following OSHA Subpart-R standard structural members below. pertains to ironworkers engaged in steel erection When using a personal fall arrest system, special activities. attention must be given to raising the anchorage point of the fall arrest system to reduce the poten- 1926.760(a) – “Except for connecting and decking tial free-fall distance. Following is the OSHA Sub- activities, each employee engaged in a steel part-M standard that addresses anchorage points erection activity who is on a walking/working and the hazard of excessive free-fall distance. surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet above a lower level shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety nets, 1926.502(d)(16) – “Personal fall arrest systems, fall arrest systems, positioning device systems or when stopping a fall, shall be rigged such that an fall restraint systems.” employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet, or contact any lower level.”

Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment such as the wire rope sling in this illustration must be capable of sup- porting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached or designed and installed as part of a complete fall arrest system with a safety factor of at least two, and under the supervision of a qualified person.

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Preventing Fall Hazards for All ironworkers working within a CDZ must Connectors receive special training and comply with additional requirements pertaining to the estab- There has been much lishment of a CDZ. One of the primary purposes confusion regarding fall pro- and safeguards of a CDZ is to restrict access by tection requirements for con- other personnel that are not engaged in lead- nectors. Under the OSHA ing edge decking installation. Access to a CDZ Subpart-R standard, connec- is strictly limited to those employees engaged tors are not required to tie-off in leading edge work. Prior to commencement between 15 feet and 30 feet of any operations within a CDZ, the steel erec- while performing connect- tion contractor must ensure that each employing activities for any type ee has completed CDZ of structural member. How- training in the follow- ever, there are special conditions that apply. Following ing areas: 1) The nature is the OSHA standard that of the hazards associ- addresses fall protection re- ated with work within a quirements for connectors. CDZ; and 2) The estab- lishment, access, proper 1926.760(b) - Each connector shall: installation techniques, and work practices. (1) Be protected in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section from fall hazards of more than two stories or 30 feet whichever is less; Preventing Fall Hazards During Reinforcing Steel Installation (2) Have completed connector training in accordance with 1926.761; and The OSHA standard for reinforcing steel activi- (3) Be provided, at heights over 15 and up to 30 ties are different than steel erection and are con- feet above a lower level, with a personal fall arrest tained in the OSHA Subpart-M—Fall Protection system, positioning device system or fall restraint standard. system and wear the equipment necessary to In the photograph on the be able to be tied off; or be provided with other left, the ironworker is us- means of protection from fall hazards. ing a wall belt and chain as a positioning device for in- Preventing Fall Hazards During stalling reinforcing steel on Decking Activities a vertical curtain wall. This wall belt and chain is an ac- Falls during the installation of metal floor and ceptable means of fall pro- roof decking accounted for nearly 23 percent of fa- tection under Federal OSHA talities and remains one of the most hazardous ac- clarification for horizontal or tivities that ironworkers perform. Ironworkers en- vertical movement on reinforcing steel assem- gaged in leading edge decking installation between blies up to a height of 24 feet. This distance is 15-30 feet within a “controlled decking zone (CDZ)” measured from the floor or ground to the iron- are subject to special training requirements and workers feet. Positioning devices or wall belts provisions. Following is OSHA’s definition of a CDZ. must be rigged so that an employee cannot free fall more than two feet. Controlled decking zone (CDZ) – “an area in Whenever work is performed above 24 feet, the which certain work (e.g., initial installation and placement of metal deck) may take place without OSHA clarification requires an additional personal the use of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest fall-arrest system to be provided. This means when systems or safety net systems and where the exceeding heights of 24 feet above a lower level, the access to the zone is controlled.” use of a full body harness and an additional lanyard must be used in combination with the wall

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belt and chain. OSHA requires all ironworkers to under the provisions be trained on the following fall protection areas. of a State Approved • The nature of fall hazards in the work area OSHA Plan that ad- • Inspection procedures for fall protection opted a standard that systems allows “point to point • The use and operation of fall arrest systems (horizontal or vertical) movement on rebar as- Use of Positioning Device and Fall semblies up to 24 feet Arrest Equipment with the sole use of a positioning belt as a The photograph on the right illustrates the means of fall protec- ironworker using a positioning device in combination.” Regulatory re- tion with a personal fall arrest system. It is com- quirements and project mon on many projects for the owner, controlling safety provisions pertaining to the use of positioning contractor, or signatory contractor to require the devices and personal fall arrest equipment throughout. use of these systems to comply with their 100 per- The “2012 Zero Fatality” campaign will cent fall protection policy. During work activities challenge all members to “intervene and pre- on vertical columns or curtain wall steel, the iron- vent unsafe conditions and unsafe acts” in worker must be capable of recognizing the heights the workplace. Falls from heights is one of the at which additional fall protection is required. “deadly dozen hazards” that has lead to fatalities Federal OSHA has promulgated an official letter and disabling injuries during steel erection and of clarification that allows point to point (horizon- reinforcing steel installation. This campaign will tal or vertical) movement on rebar assemblies up include hard-hat stickers and gang-box stickers to 24 feet with the sole use of a positioning belt as for training facilities and local unions. I will con- a means of fall protection. However, when work is tinue to work closely with district councils, local performed above 24 feet from a lower level, 100 unions, and IMPACT regional advisory boards percent fall protection is required. Positioning de- throughout the United States and Canada to pro- vices may be used in combination with a full body mote the International Association’s “2012 Zero harness and lanyard to provide 100 percent fall Fatality” campaign by “targeting the deadly protection during rebar installation above dozen hazardous activities that lead to fa- 24 feet. California is one of the states that operate talities and disabling injuries.”

June Feature Issue: “Preventing Impalement Hazards” Targeting One of the Deadly Dozen Hazards

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11471_Ironworker_X.indd 23 5/10/12 2:27 PM APPRENTICESHIP Department report Lee Worley National Training Fund Supports Increasing Metal Building Market Share ronworkers have been • Installing Doors and Windows Ierecting metal build- • Re-Roofing and Other Metal Building ings for many years. In Renovations an effort to increase our market share in this part Each year the National Training Fund holds of our trade, the National their instructor training program in Ann Arbor, Training Fund will soon Mich. This year during the 28th annual program, be publishing a totally local union instructors will be able to enroll in a new training package en- metal buildings course. This year the course will titled Metal Building Systems. include an increased hands-on component work- This new training package ing with a new 20x30 metal building system along will include a reference man- with new roof and wall mock-ups. Course partici- ual, instructor guide, student pants will erect and then take down the complete workbook, drawings, and an metal building system. instructor DVD which includes We strongly encourage all local unions to teach a great deal of video showing metal building systems as part of their local curric- how to erect a metal building ulum. In order to increase our market share in this system. The information in this important area, we must have trained ironworkers new manual includes: ready to erect metal buildings for our contractors. Metal Building Systems We therefore encourage local unions to have one of Reference Manual • Introduction to Metal their instructors partici- Building Systems pate in this course and • Preparing to Erect a Metal Building System then use the new train- • Unloading, Laying Out and Storing Materials ing materials to teach the knowledge and skills • Reading Metal Building System Drawings to their apprentices and • Erecting Structural Steel journeymen. For more information • Installing Insulation, Wall Panels, Trim and on this new training Flashing package and the annual • Installing Roof Insulation, Panels and Ridge instructor training pro- Caps gram, contact the Ap- • Installing Gutters, Downspouts, Rake Trim prenticeship and Train- and Peak Boxes ing Department. Local 25 (Detroit) ironworker erecting a metal building.

Structural steel for new metal building system. Installing a door in the metal building.

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11471_Ironworker.indd 24 5/9/12 7:19 PM GeneralContractors andOfficers Iron Worker Locals Ramp Up Branding Efforts WithGo ViralNew Web Templates ThroughThousands View IMPACT Personal Comments on YouTube Can a website be readily customized yet both beautiful AND ridiculously easy to use? MPACT says, “Hell, yes!” and link in to a lot of I IMPACT Technology Administrator Dave Fuson explains: our local activity that “We’re pleased to provide a stunning upgrade to our long-offered they may not have had website program.” According to Fuson, the highlight of the ready- ready access to before.” made web templates offered through IMPACT is their ability to Contractors with- reflect the unique needs and specialties of local unions and con- out websites—or with tractors. “Local unions, district councils, contractors and anyone websites that need else who’s part of the union can pick a template, but then cus- upgrading—can also tomize it with their own logos, photos, news and anything else take full advantage of they had on their old site or want to see on a revamped version the program. “We had of their site.” an old website that we Initiated in 2007, the website program originally offered ba- didn’t really use as a Apollo Steel, Niagara Falls, N.Y. sic web templates only to Iron Worker locals and district coun- tool,” said Bill Chrissy, (www.apollosteel.com) cils. Now, the templates are available to Iron Worker locals, district councils AND contractors. Currently, 54 locals, two district a representative from councils, one training facility and one contractor take advantage Apollo Steel Corp. in Niagara Falls, N.Y. “We’ve received numer- of the program. ous compliments on the website. Now we can also use it as a tool Now, the expanded offering and new designs aim to save web- to showcase our work and help GC’s get a better idea of what we site managers and administrators time, too. Web administrators do.” will have the option to insert news feeds directly from IMPACT Those interested in learning more about how they can take and Iron Worker news and YouTube accounts (see screenshots). advantage of the website program should contact Dave Fuson at “It provides a constant stream of fresh content without the has- [email protected]. Dave will put you in contact with Union La- sle of manually inputting the new information,” Fuson said. bor Works, the company responsible for the high-tech upgrades And while customizability helps the websites to reflect the to IMPACT’s website offerings. unique flavor and personality of locals and contractors from “While we were in- across North America, it also helps ironworkers and contractors volved in the launch of tell a story. And that’s crucial from a branding and marketing the old sites, we were standpoint. Kevin Hilton, CEO of IMPACT, was one of the driv- not involved with the ing forces behind the upgrade to the website program. Said Hil- development and de- ton, “We wanted to give our guys the best possible medium to sign work of that sys- market themselves to contractors, owners, GC’s, and anyone else tem,” said Ross Sacco, who’s interested in forming a relationship with the union.” vice president with The templates are available now, and the early adopters have Union Labor Works, provided rave reviews. the company that has Darrell LaBoucan, generously provided director of Canadian expertise to guide the Affairs for the Iron Iron Workers Local 397 (Tampa, Fla.) web upgrades. “Now Workers Internation- (www.iwl397.com) al, said that the new through our years of website opens up an servicing those sites, array of unexplored we’re pleased to offer updated designs as well as an enhanced possibilities related to content management system that we feel will serve IMPACT member engagement. better as they take a new direction with this project.” “We think that more For more ideas on how you can build and customize your web- and more people are site, take a look at some of the sites that have already been de- going to be online, so Iron Workers District Council of Western signed. Apollo Steel (http://www.apollosteel.com/) provides a good the new site will serve Canada (www.ironworkerswesterncanada.org) example of web customization for contractors. The Ironworkers as a hub of community District Council of Western Canada site (http://ironworkerswest- and business building.” erncanada.org/) provides another good example of how local LaBoucan added, “Contractors will also be able to get on the site unions and district councils can customize their online offerings. MAY 2012 25

11471_Ironworker_X.indd 25 5/10/12 2:27 PM Anna Bromley, Local 29 (Portland, Ore.) apprentice, doing what she enjoys most on her days off, target Sindy Vega, Local 377 (San Francisco), with Jan Jensen, with her daughter Shelly Postlewait, in shooting with her bolt-action 12-gauge shotgun. her daughters. 1983, the year Shelly got into the apprenticeship in Local 377 (San Francisco), and the same year Jan transferred from Local 793 (North Dakota) into 377. Jan believes that she and Shelly are the only mother/daughter ironworkers in the U.S.

Angela Couture, Local 29 (Portland, Ore.), has been an ironworker since July 31, 2006. Angela says, “I feel very blessed to have fell into a trade that I absolutely love. I am honored to be an ironworker and a mother Local 377’s (San Francisco) turning out ceremony of to three beautiful children.” Angela sent in a photo Leona Landry, Local 700 (Windsor, Ontario), is proud Diahanna Christie and Jennifer Cecil was quite a of Brenda Berkhousen, herself, and Donna Schneider, of her son Jake Pullen, who carried the Olympic celebration. Diahanna was honored as the apprentice all welders for REFA in Quincy, Wash. The three were torch part way to Windsor on route to Vancouver for who had done the most volunteer service hours—over showing their love for friend Randye Hedgecoke, a the 2010 Olympic Games. 100—and was presented with an international jacket. fellow ironworker woman, who all met at the Women Building the Nation and California Conference.

Deanna Szydlowski, 12-year journeyman ironworker Robyn Bush, Local 444 (Joliet, Ill.) with her daughter from Local 55 (Toledo, Ohio), 135 feet up and shak- Heidi at the International Convention. 26 ing out perlins. THE IRONWORKER

11471_Ironworker.indd 26 5/9/12 7:19 PM Son Joins Half-Marathon Completed Proud of Great-Grandson NFL Vikings Ryan D’Imperio, son of Hugh D’Imperio, Lo- cal 405 (Philadelphia), was signed by the NFL Vikings from its practice squad. Ryan was taken in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, and enjoyed a solid career at Rutgers University. John Sandoval, Local 1 (Chicago) retired member, Sandi Delbert Lewis, retiree, Local 10 (Kansas City, Mo.), 75 Years Old, First Greco, and Thomas “T.C.” Carmody II, Local 1, completed is proud of his great-grandson Macoy Julian, who Half-Marathon the Chicago Rock-n-Roll 13.1-mile Half Marathon. played with the Blue Springs Jaguars, who won the youth football “Superbowl.” Macoy’s sister Makenna and brother Mason were there to cheer him on.

Rodeo Champion No Stranger to the Iron

Austin Tyler, son of Bob Tyler, Local 118 (Sacramento, Paul Wach, Local 27 (Salt Lake City), is a proud Calif.), began rodeo in the 8th grade competing in union ironworker. Paul has been power lifting for steer riding. Austin competes in steer wrestling and over six years and competes in the 148 lbs. open team roping heeler. Austin placed within the top five men and master division. He has set many Utah in California High School Rodeo District 3, and went State and national records, and has won national on to compete in the state championship. and world championships.

Hole in One 80th Birthday Celebration

Harry Belongy, retiree, Local 433 (Los Angeles), competed in the Fox Cities Marathon, Appleton, Wis. He ran the half-marathon course in 3:12, 2521th of 3000 starters. Harry also ran the Green Bay, Wis. Bob Vogt, lifetime member of Local 396 (St. Louis, Retired ironworker Homer Harris, Local 14 (Spokane, Bellin 10K race, and finished at 1:10:06 for the 6.2 Mo.), carded a hole-in-one on the 14th hole of the Wash.), made a tandem skydive on his 80th birthday. miles. Harry constantly runs 5Ks at a 30-31 minute Arthur Hills Golf Course in Mexico, Mo. Bob used a 5 The jump was made at the Skydive Arizona facility in pace. He started running when he turned 70 years old. wood to ace the 170-yard hole. Eloy, Ariz. Homer is a fifty-year member of Local 14.

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Ed Wiza, Local 401 (Philadelphia), and his sons Eddie and Maximus, know how to enjoy life. Instead Logan Wiltfong, son of Douglas Wiltfong, Local 10 of watching TV and playing video games, the three (Kansas City, Mo.), great great grandson of George Wacey Hathcock, son of Ronnie Hathcock, Local 321 of them get out riding as much as possible and enjoy Wiltfong, great grandson of Edgar Wiltfong, grandson (Little Rock, Ark.), competed in the National Little time on the waters as seasoned boaters. of G. David Wiltfong, nephew to Paul Wiltfong, and Britches World Finals in Pueblo, Colo., winning fourth great nephew to Dale Wiltfong, all members of Local in the Average and fourth in the Saddle Bronc Riding. Top Football Player 10, had a very successful high school career on and Wacey also competed in the High School World Finals off the field. He was in the top 11 percent of his class in Gillette, Wyo. He is the 2009-2010 Arkansas Rodeo and an eagle scout. During his high school football Association Rookie of the Year Saddle Bronc Rider. career, he was awarded numerous honors. Logan Wacey received a full rodeo scholarship to Western is attending Kansas State University and is on the Texas College. Kansas State University Football team. Strong Man On the Gridiron

Aaron Lynch, grandson of Rocky Lynch, Local 17 (Cleveland), was a top high school football pros- pect from Coral Gables, Fla. In high school, he was named First Team All State and First Team All-Ar- ea. Aaron was recruited heavily by many colleges, but decided on Notre Dame. After completing his freshman year at Notre Dame, Aaron decided to Kalena Firstrider, Local 86 (Seattle), with her coach Ed transfer to South Florida. Aaron will take the field Murray and teammate Jesse Areola, won the 2011 for the Bulls in 2012. National Women’s Independent Football League (WIFL) Championship in Austin, Tex. Kalena is a No Hitter Thrown Jim Kilminster, Local 399 (Camden, N.J.), won third journeyman ironworker and running back/linebacker Adam Koontz, son place in the Amateur Division of the “Krank’d” Strong for the Seattle Majestics. Man Competition in Phoenixville, Pa. Jim was only a of Dan Koontz, Local handful of “strong men” to actually complete all of the 378 (Oakland, Calif.), strength circuits including the notorious Atlas Stones grandson of George with the final stone weighing well over 350 pounds. Koontz, Local 86 (Seattle), threw the first no hitter for Menlo College. Correction Notice Adam was awarded April 2012 Ironworker, Back Cover pitcher of the year, having the second best record in the history of the college. Along with his dad and Local 92 is located in Birmingham, Ala. granddad, Adam has nine other relatives who are ironworkers out of Local 378.

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Lifetime Honorary members are published in the magazine according to the application approval date. Members previously classified as Old Age or Disability Pensioners that were converted to Lifetime Honorary membership effective January 1, 2007, will not be reprinted in the magazine. Local Name February 2012 1 DI GIACOMO, EMIL 40 YOUNG, SAMMY G 396 FREDERICKS, MARK A 1 GERKE, STEVEN N 44 HEVING, JOSEPH W 396 HORTON, SHERI L 1 GRAZZINI, RAYMOND P 44 sHARPE, JOHN R 401 HARRISON, STEPHEN F 1 GREATHOUSE, MELVIN L 45 CARROLL, DANIEL J 401 MC DONOUGH, PETER J 1 PITCHFORD, URAL N 46 BOOTH, HUGH 401 tHOMAS, GERALD F 1 sCOPEL, CHARLES A 46 HUDSON, JAMES W 416 aGUILAR, LOUIS 1 VAUGHN, JOSEPH A 46 OVERMEYER, FRANCIS 416 FRANKLIN, JOHN B 3 BONANNO, FRANK 46 seliNGER, CARL G 416 PIPER, JOHN R 3 BONGIORNI, WAYNE 46 trOESCH, PAUL M 416 sUTTON, KENNETH H 3 CAUGHERTY, MICHAEL D 46L tHOMAS, POLYCARP 416 wilsON, PHILIP W 3 GELORMINO, LOUIS N 55 BEAVERSON, TERRY D 417 HEISE, FREDERICK W 3 KEENAN, CHARLES W 55 HENSLEY, JACK H 420 aUCLAIR, JEAN PAUL 3 MIROS, RICHARD J 55 NAGY, CARL J 433 GOODMAN, GERALD A 3 reillY, RICHARD T 68 O NEILL, RICHARD D 433 KENNY, ROBERT D B 5 HAWKINS, ROBERT W 70 PENICK, TERRY L 433 PARKISON, DAVID 6 GRAY, FRANCIS J 75 willis, CONRAD L 433 PHILLIPS, HARRY L 6 staCK, JAMES D 79 COOL, DAVID A 433 sailORS, GARY K 7 BROWN, JOSEPH D 79 FRYE, CARLTON E 444 JADRON, JAMES E 7 CHISHOLM, EDWARD D 86 BUSS, DELANO F 444 MAHALIK, GERALD L 7 MC KINNON, FRANCIS 86 DAILY, JERRY F 451 FISHER, JAMES J 7 rUSSELL, MARTIN L 86 DAVIS, JAMES E 477 lONGCRIER, G. RANDALL 7 saNBORN, RICHARD E 86 PAULSEN, JOHN C 482 sMITH, JOHN 7 ZANNOTTI, EVERETT J 89 BURROWS, DON L 483 BENEDETTI, JOSEPH M 8 FLEMING, WILLIAM A 89 HAND, JOHN M 489 D ANGELO, DANIEL J 8 ZURBUCHEN, PHILLIP R 92 BURNETT, ROYCE A 489 GRAHAM, JAMES 12 FRANKLIN, JAMES 92 GOOLSBY, EDDIE 492 BUTLER, TERRY S 15 COLLIS, RODNEY L 97 rOCKWELL, BARRIE 498 GRYGIEL, JOSEPH R 15 leFEBVRE, PETER R 155 MADDOX, WAYNE 512 HENDERSON, DEAN B 17 easter, WILLIAM B 167 CANTRELL, NORMAN G 512 KINNEY, TERRY 17 litVAK, KENNETH M 172 DOUTHITT, RALPH Y 17 lUPICA, ROBERT G 263 COCKERHAM, LESLIE D 512 rYAN, RICHARD M 17 NOVAK, ANTHONY J 263 DULWORTH, TOMMY L 550 rOBSON, JERRY J 17 sHORT, CHARLES R 263 GIBBONS, DONALD A 550 westriCH, WILLIAM A 22 rOBERTSON, RUSSELL T 263 NUNLEY, CHARLES W 577 FOXALL, DANNY L 24 FOLKENROTH, MONTE R 263 PERRY, WILLIAM R 580 sPENGLER, PAUL A 24 GOLDEN, TERRY J 263 PUCKETT, COLLIN 623 lOCKHART, MEREDITH 24 MEEKER, GALEN L 263 raNDERSON, RAYMOND D 700 FRENETTE, MICHAEL 25 atKINSON, ROY D 272 DAVIS, STEPHEN H 720 PRUSS, ROBERT L 25 lewless, ALLEN D 301 HAMMOCK, JAMES E 736 JONATHAN, KEITH A 25 little, ROBERT J 361 GEE, JOHN E 736 NELSON, ROBERT S 25 rUTER, NORMAN 372 CORNN, MICHAEL W 751 MEEHLEIS, MARK G 25 rUTLEDGE, DAVID L 372 GOODMAN, JOHN M 769 BARKER, DONALD E 25 weiGLE, CARL G 372 raMEY, LUCIAN E 769 BROWN, ANTHONY L 27 leatHERWOOD, DANIEL D 372 waGERS, WILLIAM H 769 FANNIN, JERRY E 28 NILA, JESUS 373 KUTSCHMAN, EDWARD 769 lewis, ROBERT W 29 HALL, DONOVAN G 378 BECK, BRUCE W 769 MONTGOMERY, FRED W 33 sMITH, FLOYD G 378 CARVAJAL, HENRY 771 BLENKIN, THOMAS 40 BENTLEY, MICHAEL A 383 NASH, RONALD 771 DANYLYSHEN, LARRY 40 KELLY, STEPHEN J 384 MIZE, WALTER D 787 NOBLE, LARRY H 40 MOORE, JOHN J 392 CHAPMAN, RODNEY N 787 riCE, MICHAEL A 40 MOTYKA, FREDERICK F 395 eDWARDS, BENNIE 798 MILLER, RICHARD A 40 rYAN, SEAN 396 estes, JOHN 848 weBSTER, JAMES W “IRONWORKERS’ JOB LINE” Number 877- 884 - 4766 (877- 884 - IRON) or visit www.ironworkers.org to find out which locals need workers, type of work, and who to contact.

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L.U. Member Name Claim Amount No. Number Number INTERNATIONAL UNION 1 1050781 BOKODI, KENNETH J. 101703 2,000.00 58 346944 REBERT, ROBERT L. 101775 2,200.00 492 546727 LOWE, LLOYD 101788 2,200.00 3 804827 BAILEY, MICHAEL 101804 2,200.00 60 657419 OAKES, RICHARD G. 101718 2,200.00 495 270521 FANNING, JAMES J. 101789 2,200.00 ALL ITEMS ARE MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE U.S.A. 3 426254 BREITINGER, ARTHUR D. 101761 2,200.00 63 1327591 MARTINEZ, AUDREY 101776 1,750.00 498 1034724 GALAN, PAUL M. 101846 2,000.00 Leather Varsity Jacket 13. 3 768150 CLOUNER, RONALD E. 101704 2,200.00 68 474776 MONTAGANO, SAMUEL 101830 2,200.00 498 394345 KRAAK, MARION 101741 2,200.00 1. NEW ITEM Black varsity jacket with top grade Belt Buckle 3 289000 DONATO, RICHARD J. 101762 2,200.00 70 768751 BURKE, RALPH D. 101719 2,200.00 6. leather sleeves. Two leather trim Polished brass belt buckle with 501 795073 MOORE, DALE J. 101847 2,000.00 Moisture-Management Polos 3 367826 JACKSON, GERALD M. 101763 2,200.00 70 557488 CRALLE, EDWARD L. 101720 2,200.00 slash pockets, two flat covered Ironworkers logo emblem. 3-3/4”X 2-1/4” 506 961956 MOILANEN, MELVIN B. 101790 2,000.00 100% polyester polos with accent pockets, quilt lining and inside $30 3 1095936 MACURAK, GREG 101805 2,000.00 70 1040605 GREGORY, TERRY C. 101831 2,200.00 striped collar & sleeve embroidery. 508 1334344 JENKINS, ROBERT L. 101742 1,750.00 pockets. Ironworkers embroidery 3 218645 PACE, JOSEPH G. 101806 2,200.00 75 1135115 KASCOLI, RICKY N. 101832 2,200.00 Available in black and white. on left chest. 509 376924 HANSEN, GEIL J. 101791 2,000.00 (M-XL)$32 (2XL)$34 (3XL)$36 Lockback Knife 5 1123694 DEVOE, RAY A. 101764 2,000.00 79 449260 HAYDEN, ROBERT G. 101777 2,200.00 (S-XL)$175 (2XL)$190 (3XL)$200 14. 5” lockback with leather carrying pouch. 5 768084 MC KENNEY, JOSEPH M. 101807 1,750.00 84 538058 PHILLIPS, THOMAS J. 101833 2,200.00 512 540412 GRENGS, CORNEL J. 101792 2,200.00 (4XL)$210 Logo on pouch & engraving on knife handle. 2. NEW ITEM 516 884925 PAINTNER, DONALD J. 101743 2,000.00 $49 7 384063 LEE, WILLIAM 101808 2,200.00 84 612107 PORTER, CHESTER 101778 2,200.00 Fleece Pullover OPTIONAL: full color seal embroidery on back ADD $25 8 807593 STURDEVANT, ROGER 101705 2,200.00 86 574749 LANE, ROBERT M. 101721 2,200.00 516 584280 TREBER, PAUL A. 101744 2,000.00 Black fleece pullover Money Clip 8 873000 VAN KREY, PETER A. 101765 2,200.00 89 932587 GODBEY, CHARLES D. 101722 2,200.00 527 580675 DZIADYK, MYKOLA 101793 2,000.00 with 1/4 zip collar and Hooded Sweatshirt left sleeve embroidery. Ash Gray, 12.5 oz. fleece sweatshirt Ironworkers seal die struck 10 371019 BATCHELOR, ALBERT E. 101706 2,200.00 97 806378 CRAWFORD, DENNIS 101753 2,200.00 7. 527 1000389 VENUS, ALBERT L. 101794 2,000.00 (M-XL)$38 (2XL)$39 (3XL)$41 with hood and side pockets. Full 15. with antique gold finish. 10 763829 FANSHER, LARRY D. 101707 2,200.00 97 1006757 MARTIN, DALE C. 101754 2,200.00 549 750337 LLOYD, JAMES E. 101848 2,200.00 (4XL)$43 zip front with 1-color left chest & $16 16. 11 799342 MILKE, RONALD A. 101809 2,000.00 97 921608 WOOD, DAN 101755 2,000.00 580 623910 DUGGAN, JOHN E. 101745 2,200.00 full color back imprint. 12 1380642 SLATER, LAWRENCE W. 101810 1,400.00 118 592511 SHROUT, DONALD L. 101834 2,200.00 Denim Shirt (M-XL)$45 (2XL)$47 (3XL)$49 Ironworkers Seal Lapel Pin 580 552751 GERMAIN, BERNARD P. 101746 2,200.00 100% cotton washed long sleeve (4XL)$51 Baked enamel Ironworkers seal lapel pin in clear box. 14 878264 MILES, RAYMOND A. 101811 2,200.00 155 627906 ABLES, RAY J. 101835 2,200.00 3. 584 777276 BALLARD, JOE P. 101747 2,200.00 denim shirt with button-down 10. $3.50 15 1286890 JUNOKAS, JOEL L. 101766 1,750.00 172 475917 ARNETT, DARRELL 101836 2,200.00 collar. Ironworkers “Elvis” logo 8. 9. 584 713117 TANNEHILL, DARRELL E. 101849 2,200.00 15 483274 LAVERATT, CHARLES 101767 2,200.00 197 687729 HAYES, JAMES 101837 2,200.00 embroidery above pocket. 584S 458045 MORTON, PERRY B. 101795 2,000.00 (M-XL)$34 (2XL)$36 (3XL)$38 NEW ITEM 15 464241 ZASTOWSKY, GEORGE 101812 2,200.00 201 422894 KEENE, CHARLES E. 101779 2,200.00 (4XL)$39 Two-Toned Crystal Watch 16 1040037 GRAY, RAY A. 101768 2,000.00 201 728739 PRICE, RONNIE L. 101838 2,200.00 585 854187 HILL, TIMOTHY 101850 2,000.00 11. “Tools” Logo “Reel” Logo Two-toned scratch-resistant sapphire “Elvis” Logo 17 645607 RUMES, ROBERT 101813 2,200.00 201 1022727 SIMS, ERNEST 101723 2,200.00 625 1172314 IMAI, JAMES K. 101851 1,750.00 Cap crystal watch. Includes stainless steal, 4. NEW ITEM Cotton cap with velcro closure. adjustable band and case, and is 17 783426 SHIPLEY, JAMES 101814 2,200.00 207 622837 JUBAK, JACK 101839 2,200.00 625 415999 OMURA, YASUO 101796 2,200.00 Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Choose from 3 different logos. weather resistant to 330 ft. 625 1101690 PARIS, GEORGE J. 101797 2,000.00 (Please list in description) $15 22 682374 CALL, GEORGE F. 101815 2,200.00 290 619648 JOHNSON, CARL E. 101724 2,200.00 Black 100% cotton long-sleeve tee 17. Men’s/Ladies - $150 22 1233112 COLIP, BRIAN K. 101817 1,750.00 290 352376 MC CAIN, NILE 101780 2,200.00 643 833667 DONALDSON, GRAHAM A. 101800 2,000.00 with Ironworkers seal on chest Ash Gray T-Shirt 22 752923 COLLINS, BOYD W. 101816 2,200.00 301 760529 SPAULDING, FRANK 101725 2,200.00 704 897001 PITTMAN, CHARLES H. 101748 2,200.00 and “Union Ironworkers” on 100% cotton 5.4 oz. short sleeve 18. left sleeve. Men’s Rings 22 756418 KELLEY, MAURICE L. 101818 2,200.00 340 587075 PATTEN, GEORGE L. 101781 2,200.00 with pocket. Has 2-location imprint 704 972259 SMALLIN, JIMMY 101749 2,200.00 (M-XL)$16 (2XL)$18 (3XL)$20 (4XL)$22 Sculpted in solid 10k gold 25 437188 BRADFORD, HARRY T. 101819 2,200.00 340 666643 TAYLOR, RHOLO E. 101840 2,200.00 on front left pocket & full back. 711 459588 LAMONTAGNE, ROGER 101854 2,000.00 (M-XL)$13 (2XL)$14 (3XL)$15 or jeweler’s alpha metal 25 725641 L HEUREUX, JACK 101820 2,200.00 361 802883 CIOTTI, JAMES V. 101726 1,750.00 with gemstone. 720 430956 ST JOHN, EDWARD 101801 2,200.00 Quilt Lined Vest 12. (4XL)$16 25 453189 NIEMI, CARL E. 101821 2,200.00 377 729378 BROWN, LEDGER L. 101727 2,200.00 Call for pricing. 720 970389 ZYDEK, TED 101756 2,000.00 5. 12oz. 100% cotton duck vest Lightweight Jacket 19. 25 752469 PRIDE, RICHARD J. 101822 2,200.00 377 167530 PURVIANCE, JAMES E. 101782 2,200.00 with 2 side pockets and 8 oz. 721 639406 BOSCHERATTO, ATTILIO 101757 2,200.00 Black lightweight voyager jacket with 20. 25 533702 SANTANGELO, VICTOR 101823 2,200.00 377 990419 SCHMALZ, EARL 101728 2,200.00 quilted lining. Ironworkers “Elvis” laundered polyester/cotton poplin Travel Mug 21. 25 595432 VAN HOORELBEKE, RICHARD 101824 2,200.00 378 683220 REYES, LARRY R. 101783 2,200.00 721 593908 CAMPBELL, STEPHEN 101758 2,200.00 logo embroidery on left chest. outer shell, nylon taffeta lining, and 16 oz. dishwasher-safe (M-XL)$43.50 (2XL)$48 (3XL)$51 (4XL)$54 travel mug with snap lid 25 544861 WIESCHOWSKI, DELMAR J. 101825 2,200.00 387 790217 CONLEY, TERRY N. 101784 2,000.00 721 1155495 VALADE, JOSEPH D. 101802 1,750.00 embroidery on front left chest. (M-XL)$55 (2XL)$59 (3XL)$61 and Ironworkers seal. $8 765 775291 LAVICTOIRE, AUGUSTE 101803 1,750.00 27 1413103 FERGUSON, LONNIE 101769 1,150.00 387 1218086 MORROW, HARLEY R. 101841 1,750.00 (4XL)$64 27 999026 LOPEZ, ALFONSO C. 101770 2,200.00 395 664033 FITE, THOMAS C. 101785 2,200.00 769 782467 TARR, JAMES M. 101798 2,200.00 28 798996 LASKEY, PAUL C. 101826 2,200.00 395 751413 HOLM, WILLIAM R. 101729 2,200.00 782 477254 BRADFORD, KENNETH R. 101750 2,200.00 33 481066 INTERLICHIA, JOHN A. 101708 2,200.00 395 1198609 KOZA, JEFFREY G. 101842 1,750.00 786 1217548 BURNS, JAMES A. 101855 1,750.00 ORDER FORM 37 1247114 ZIFCHOCK, JASON 101771 1,750.00 395 821753 TALLEY, CHARLES W. 101730 2,200.00 786 617096 CAMERON, JOHN 101856 2,200.00 ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY SIZE PRICE AMOUNT 40 600183 DENNIS, ROBERT E. 101772 2,200.00 396 636415 DITZ, JOSEPH K. 101731 2,200.00 786 620320 PEDERSEN, GUNNAR 101857 2,200.00 Name 40 1208893 KNUDSEN, ROBERT L. 101773 1,750.00 396 673219 WHITEHEAD, JAMES A. 101732 2,200.00 786 786691 PELLETIER, JOSEPH S. 101858 2,200.00 40 591140 LIVOTI, THOMAS 101709 2,200.00 397 626077 COSKEY, JOHN 101843 2,200.00 790 421009 BLEIBLER, ROBERT A. 101799 2,000.00 Address 40 534741 LOTITO, FRANK 101710 2,200.00 397 723253 SIMMONS, JESSE C. 101733 2,200.00 790 569909 HERSEY, RONALD 101751 2,000.00 40 431790 MITCHELL, KENNETH 101774 2,200.00 401 672366 TREUDE, FRANCIS A. 101734 2,200.00 40 381120 ZION, JOHN 101711 2,200.00 401 554021 TURNER, JOSEPH J. 101735 2,200.00 798 1259734 ROBERTS, WILLIAM L. 101852 1,750.00 City State Zip 44 938076 BADER, CHRIS J. 101827 2,200.00 404 617053 COMPTON, JOHNNIE L. 101736 2,200.00 808 500268 MONTOUR, KENNETH J. 101752 2,200.00 44 1193781 HENSLEY, JAMES R. 101828 1,750.00 417 672395 MILLER, LOUIS G. 101844 2,000.00 848 1260292 PUGNEA, PAUL W. 101853 1,750.00 Phone Local # Sub-Total 44 1085740 KLOEKER, DANIEL S. 101712 2,000.00 433 585846 CURNUTTE, JAMES W. 101737 2,200.00 Make Check or Money Order Payable to: K&R Industries VA Sales Tax 44 375601 SHRADER, CARL M. 101829 2,200.00 433 962938 DORAN, ROBERT P. 101738 2,000.00 TOTAL DEATH BENEFITS PAID:...... 323,100.00 Member # Send completed form and check to: 45 557122 O’CONNELL, JOHN P. 101713 2,200.00 444 384650 VERKLAN, EDWARD 101739 2,200.00 Shipping 46 363611 LESKO, JOHN 101714 2,200.00 473 961090 BRENNER, LAWRENCE 101786 2,000.00 DISAPPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR FEBRUARY 2012 IW Fulfillment TOTAL • All orders are shipped UPS surface. 46 828985 YARD, CLARENCE J. 101715 2,200.00 477 601738 CALLEY, WILTON R. 101845 2,200.00 321 1308441 WILKERSON, ROBERT F. 101760 IN ARREARS P.O. Box 220690 • Please allow 3 weeks for delivery. Chantilly, Virginia 20153 Under $50 - $9.50 46L 1020582 LYVER, THOMAS R. 101716 2,200.00 482 785596 ARRICK, THEODORE H. 101787 2,200.00 495 1386795 SPENCER, RONALD J. 101859 SUSPENDED Shipping & • No minimum orders required. $51 to $100 - $11.50 46L 1392264 VAZQUEZ, ISRAEL 101717 1,400.00 483 557315 KEATING, JOHN D. 101740 2,200.00 Handling: • Virginia residents add 5% state sales tax to Sub-Total. Questions? Call: (800) 789-0072 $101 & Up - $13.50 • Canadian orders may be subject to GST. • All listed prices are in U.S. funds. 30 tHE IRONWORKER All Proceeds Benefit the John H. Lyons Sr. Scholarship Foundation Shop online at www.iwstore.org for access to our clearance items! 11/2011

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Leather Varsity Jacket 13. 1. NEW ITEM Black varsity jacket with top grade Belt Buckle 6. leather sleeves. Two leather trim Polished brass belt buckle with Moisture-Management Polos slash pockets, two flat covered Ironworkers logo emblem. 3-3/4”X 2-1/4” 100% polyester polos with accent pockets, quilt lining and inside $30 striped collar & sleeve embroidery. pockets. Ironworkers embroidery Available in black and white. on left chest. (M-XL)$32 (2XL)$34 (3XL)$36 Lockback Knife (S-XL)$175 (2XL)$190 (3XL)$200 14. 5” lockback with leather carrying pouch. NEW ITEM (4XL)$210 Logo on pouch & engraving on knife handle. 2. $49 Fleece Pullover OPTIONAL: full color seal embroidery on back ADD $25 Black fleece pullover with 1/4 zip collar and Hooded Sweatshirt Money Clip Ash Gray, 12.5 oz. fleece sweatshirt Ironworkers seal die struck left sleeve embroidery. 7. (M-XL)$38 (2XL)$39 (3XL)$41 with hood and side pockets. Full 15. with antique gold finish. (4XL)$43 zip front with 1-color left chest & $16 full color back imprint. 16. Denim Shirt (M-XL)$45 (2XL)$47 (3XL)$49 Ironworkers Seal Lapel Pin 100% cotton washed long sleeve (4XL)$51 Baked enamel Ironworkers seal lapel pin in clear box. 3. denim shirt with button-down 10. $3.50 collar. Ironworkers “Elvis” logo 8. 9. embroidery above pocket. (M-XL)$34 (2XL)$36 (3XL)$38 NEW ITEM (4XL)$39 Two-Toned Crystal Watch 11. “Tools” Logo “Reel” Logo Two-toned scratch-resistant sapphire Cap “Elvis” Logo crystal watch. Includes stainless steal, 4. NEW ITEM Cotton cap with velcro closure. adjustable band and case, and is Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Choose from 3 different logos. weather resistant to 330 ft. (Please list in description) $15 Black 100% cotton long-sleeve tee 17. Men’s/Ladies - $150 with Ironworkers seal on chest Ash Gray T-Shirt and “Union Ironworkers” on 100% cotton 5.4 oz. short sleeve 18. left sleeve. with pocket. Has 2-location imprint Men’s Rings (M-XL)$16 (2XL)$18 (3XL)$20 (4XL)$22 on front left pocket & full back. Sculpted in solid 10k gold (M-XL)$13 (2XL)$14 (3XL)$15 or jeweler’s alpha metal 12. (4XL)$16 with gemstone. Quilt Lined Vest Call for pricing. 5. 12oz. 100% cotton duck vest Lightweight Jacket 19. with 2 side pockets and 8 oz. Black lightweight voyager jacket with 20. quilted lining. Ironworkers “Elvis” laundered polyester/cotton poplin Travel Mug 21. logo embroidery on left chest. outer shell, nylon taffeta lining, and 16 oz. dishwasher-safe (M-XL)$43.50 (2XL)$48 (3XL)$51 (4XL)$54 embroidery on front left chest. travel mug with snap lid (M-XL)$55 (2XL)$59 (3XL)$61 and Ironworkers seal. $8 (4XL)$64 ORDER FORM

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