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MAY 2009 Local 25 Tops Out University of Michigan Stadium DIRECTORYISSUE 54201_p01_32_CANc4.indd 1 5/13/09 3:10:30 AM President’s Page Project Labor Agreements Still A Good Thing n past issues of the Ironworker, I have spoken budget over-runs are eliminated. Many develop- Iabout many factors affecting our industry— ers prefer to work under the terms of a PLA as some good, and some bad. For many of these many of the uncertainties plaguing a large con- issues, our International looks to see how each struction project are worked out long before they individual and how our entire membership is af- become problematic. fected. One element having a very positive impact When a PLA is negotiated for a project, the on our industry over the years is the project labor building trades unions involved receive many agreement (PLA). It seems many of our members guarantees (through their own local collective know very little about PLAs and the important bargaining agreements) for the project, and are role they play on the jobs in which they are im- called upon almost exclusively to provide man- plemented. power for their craft for the job. Another aspect The history of the PLA is not a recent one. In that cannot be overlooked is any PLA negotiated fact, PLAs have been around for approximately today must have language calling for a plan to eighty years, and it would surprise many iron- mediate craft jurisdiction disputes arising dur- workers to know just some of the more notable ing the time the project is under construction. projects in which PLAs were in place. The AFL- This does not always occur on jobs not worked CIO has been looking at the history of PLAs and under the terms of a PLA. Many minor problems JOSEPH HUNT their role in the construction industry throughout could be resolved if discussions were held before General President a formidable time when our country was growing they became major issues. to its status as the industrial giant of the century. Safety concerns are handled often times by a Here are just some of the points making a PLA a labor/management committee established within useful element in the projects of today. the language of a PLA, providing workers on A project labor agreement (PLA) is a pre- PLA jobs a place to voice safety issues without hire collective bargaining agreement establish- fear of retribution. The inclusive language in ing the terms and conditions of employment on many agreements also ensures a percentage of one or more construction projects. Most times the workers will be from the community in which the collective bargain- the project is being built. This forward-thinking ing agreement for the point in most cases ensures support from the local union in an area area residents whose tax-dollars are footing the “The effi ciencies built into a is utilized for the basis bill for the project as many of our members are of the agreement. PLAs tax-paying citizens of these local communities. project constructed, utilizing are typically the product Additionally, with our area apprenticeship pro- of negotiations between grams currently in place at our local unions, we the building trades and can open up opportunities for the future iron- the benefi ts of a PLA, are the representatives of a workers of tomorrow within these communities. construction user, most These positives about PLAs cannot be ignored overwhelming.” often a construction or disputed, and we will promote their use any- manager or a general where it makes sense for the Iron Workers. The contractor. Iron Workers International is committed to the In the 1930s, the use of PLAs for projects benefi ting our members. larger public works projects, such as the Grand The continued efforts and support of our locals Coulee Dam, Hoover Dam, and the Shasta Dam, to be involved with PLAs in the future will sup- were all built using PLAs. Project managers for port current jurisdiction guidelines and ensure those projects foresaw a potentially endless se- many man-hours for our members for the years ries of labor negotiations as one contract after to come. another came up for renewal, causing expensive Many of the 21st century’s “Hoover Dam”- delays and generating a steady threat of strikes level projects will be “green.” The new Adminis- or other labor actions. The elegantly simple solu- tration is looking to unite community residents, tion to the problem was to put all workers under labor, youth, and civic organizations as we begin a single, umbrella contract applying only to that to rebuild America. PLAs are another example project. It worked beautifully. of how the Iron Workers and the building trades The effi ciencies built into a project constructed, will continue to lead the way. utilizing the benefi ts of a PLA, are overwhelming. Taxpayers around the United States have ben- efi ted many times by having highly complicated and very labor-intensive projects, funded with tax dollars, built on time and on budget. Costly 54201_p01_32_CANc4_x3.indd 2 5/15/09 3:50:22 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 Volume 109 May 2009 Number 5 JOSEPH J. HUNT EDWARD J. WALSH General President Fifth General Vice President Suite 400 505 White Plains Rd. 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 Tarrytown, NY 10591 Office: (202) 383-4810 Office: (914) 332-4430 FEATURES Fax: (202) 638-4856 Fax: (914) 332-4431 Email: [email protected] WALTER WISE General Secretary Suite 400 JAY HURLEY 4 Local 25 Tops Out at University of Michigan Stadium 1750 New York Ave., Sixth General Vice President Washington, DC 20006 191 Old Colony Ave., P.O. Box 96 Office: (202) 383-4820 S. Boston, MA 02127 Fax: (202) 347-2319 Tel: (617) 268-2382 Fax: (617) 268-1394 EDWARD C. McHUGH E-mail: [email protected] General Treasurer Suite 400 JOE STANDLEY 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Seventh General Vice President Washington, DC 20006 1660 San Pablo Ave., Suite C DIRECTORY INFORMATION Office: (202) 383-4830 Pinole, CA 94564 Fax: (202) 383-6483 Office: (510) 724-9277 Fax: (510) 724-1345 GORDON STRUSS Reciprocal Agreements First General Vice President 7 P.O. Box 319, 122 Main Street TADAS KICIELINSKI Luck, WI 54853-0319 Eighth General Vice President Office: (715) 472-4250/4251 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Fax: (715) 472-4253 Ste. 1025 8 District Councils St. Louis, MO 63108 GEORGE E. KRATZER Tel: (314) 454-6872 Second General Vice President Fax: (314) 618-8328 Franklin Square Office Center E-mail: [email protected] Local Unions 8401 Claude Thomas Road 11 Suite 37 ERIC DEAN Franklin, OH 45005 Ninth General Vice President Office: (937) 746-0854 Wage Scales and Fringes of Fax: (937) 746-0873 205 West Grand Avenue, Ste. 101 29 White Pines Office Center Bensenville, IL 60106 Outside Local Unions RICHARD WARD MAYMMAY 20092009 Third General Vice President Tel: (630) 238-1003 5964 Dayton Boulevard Fax: (630) 238-1006 Chattanooga, TN 37415 Directory Information Office: (423) 870-1982 RONALD C. GLADNEY 31 Fax: (423) 876-0774 General Counsel Email: [email protected] Bartley, Goffstein, L.L.C. 4399 Laclede Avenue FRED MARR St. Louis, MO 63108 Fourth General Vice President Office: (314) 531-1054 1350 L’Heritage Drive Fax: (314) 531-1131 Sarnia, Ontario N7S 6H8 Headquarters Office: Canada (202) 383-4868 Office: (519) 542-1413/1414 Headquarters Fax: Fax: (519) 542-3790 (202) 638-4856 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENTS Local 25 Tops Out Apprenticeship and Training LU/DC Staff Retirement and Tel: (202) 383-4870 Shopmen’s Pension Fund University of Y Fax: (202) 347-5256 Tel: (202) 383-4874 Michigan Stadium Fax: (202) 628-6469 DIRECTORYDIRECTORISSUE Computer Department 54201_IW_May09.indd 1 4/23/09 10:31:18 AM Tel: (202) 383-4886 Magazine Fax: (202) 383-4895 Tel: (202) 383-4864 On The Cover Davis-Bacon Department Mailroom Local 25 (Detroit) held two topping out Tel: (202) 834-9855 Tel: (202) 383-4855 Fax: (202) 347-1496 Fax: (202) 638-1038 ceremonies for the recent work at the Maintenance and Jurisdiction University of Michigan Stadium. Work Department of Ornamental, Tel: (202) 383-4860 Architectural & Miscellaneous Fax: (202) 347-1496 on the “Big House” by the ironworkers Metals (DOAMM) was completed without any lost time Tel: (630) 238-1003 Organizing Fax: (630) 238-1006 Tel: (202) 383-4851 injuries. Fax: (202) 347-1496 Department of Reinforcing Ironworkers Safety Tel: (866) 336-9163 Tel: (202) 383-4829 Fax: (356) 736-9618 Fax: (202) 383-6490 EDITOR: Scott Malley, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR: Nancy Folks Ironworkers Political Shop Department Action League Tel: (202) 383-4846 THE IRONWORKER Tel: (202) 383-4805 Fax: (202) 783-3230 ISSN:0021163X Published monthly, except for a combined July-August issue, for $15.00 per year by the International Association of Fax: (202) 347-3569 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. Printed on union-made paper. Postmasters: Send change of address to Ironworker- 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Canada Agreement Number 40009549. 54201_p01_32_CANc4.indd 3 5/13/09 3:11:05 AM LOCAL 25 EXPANDING THE “ ” embers of Iron Workers Local 25 (Detroit) held fans and provide a strong fi nancial foundation for the com- Mtwo “topping out” ceremonies at the University petitiveness of Michigan athletics in the future.” Barton of Michigan Stadium upon completion of the erection Malow Company is managing the $226 million project.