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20004_IWJunJul14.indd 1 6/24/14 6:06 PM 1750 New York Ave., N.W., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20006 p (202) 383-4800 www.ironworkers.org [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Volume 114 | JUNE / JULY 2014 | Number 6 WALTER WISE JOE STANDLEY General President Fourth General Vice President Suite 400 1660 San Pablo Avenue, Suite C 1750 New York Avenue, NW Pinole, CA 94564 Washington, DC 20006 p (510) 724-9277 p (202) 383-4810 f (510) 724-1345 FEATURES f (202) 638-4856 MARVIN RAGSDALE JOSEPH HUNT Fifth General Vice President 4 Plant Vogtle Unit 3 and 4 Cooling Towers General President Emeritus 3003 Dawn Drive Suite 400 Suite 104 9 Ironworkers at the Wilshire Grand 1750 New York Avenue, NW Georgetown, TX 78628 Washington, DC 20006 p (512) 868-5596 p (202) 383-4845 f (512) 868-0823 12 8 Mile Bridge in Detroit f (202) 638-4856 DARRELL LABOUCAN 13 Tappan Zee Bridge ERIC DEAN Sixth General Vice President General Secretary #8-205 Chatelain Drive Suite 400 St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5A4 15 Reinforcing North America 2014 1750 New York Avenue, NW Canada Washington, DC 20006 p (780) 459-3389 28 99 Church Street p (202) 383-4820 f (780) 459-3308 f (202) 347-2319 BERNARD EVERS JR. RON PIKSA Seventh General Vice President General Treasurer Suite 400 Suite 400 1750 New York Avenue, NW 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 Washington, DC 20006 p (202) 383-4851 p (202) 383-4830 f (202) 347-1496 f (202) 383-6483 KENNETH “BILL” DEAN DEPARTMENTS RICHARD WARD Eighth General Vice President First General Vice President 1445 Washington Road, Suite 1100 5964 Dayton Boulevard Washington, PA 15301 18 Departmental Reports Chattanooga, TN 37415 p (724) 229-1110 p (423) 870-1982 f (724) 229-1119 RAB Quarterly Report f (423) 876-0774 26 STEPHEN SWEENEY EDWARD J. WALSH Ninth General Vice President 29 Lifetime Honorary Members Second General Vice President P.O. Box 49 505 White Plains Road Westville, NJ 08093 Official Monthly Record Suite 200 p (856) 456-1156 30 Tarrytown, NY 10591 f (856) 456-1159 p (914) 332-4430 f (914) 332-4431 RONALD C. GLADNEY General Counsel JAY HURLEY Hartnett Gladney Hetterman, L.L.C. Third General Vice President 4399 Laclede Avenue 191 Old Colony Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108 P.O. Box 96 p (314) 531-1054 S. Boston, MA 02127 f (314) 531-1131 p (617) 268-2382 Headquarters Office: f (617) 268-1394 (202) 383-4868 Headquarters Fax THE SKY’S THE LIMIT (202) 638-4856

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20004_IWJunJul14.indd 2 6/24/14 6:06 PM 1750 New York Ave., N.W., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20006 Who Will Deliver Quality p (202) 383-4800 www.ironworkers.org [email protected] Reinforcing Rebar Workers? We Will!

8,950,000 TONS steel markets. Born out of necessity, it provides the means for union ironworkers to be OF REINFORCING the in-house installer for one of the largest reinforcing steel suppliers in North America. STEEL! Local collective bargaining agreement wages and fringes are paid with the exception that hat is the amount of rebar expected to be the defined benefit pension contribution is T placed in just the United States in 2015. added to the defined contribution pension That equates to 89,500,000 placement man- amount and deposited into a defined contri- WALTER WISE hours or 44,750 full-time ironworkers. This bution fund. Members may opt to have the General President record amount is 12.5 percent higher than the defined benefit amount reciprocated into amount of reinforcing steel placed in 2008, their traditional pension fund upon approval and is projected to grow an additional 25 per- of their local fund trustees. All fringe ben- cent by 2018, employing more than 56,000 efits are protected by a $2.3 million surety ironworkers. bond, and all multi-craft national labor Whether you attribute this dramatic fore- agreements, including local project labor cast to a recovering economy, infrastructure agreements, are excluded from the National demands, or a shifting of construction meth- Reinforcing Steel Agreement. ods, the question remains, “Who will recruit, train and deliver this next generation of ironworkers to the jobsite, and who will be their My thanks to the men and women who excel employer?” That is what is at stake over the at installing reinforcing steel; who throw next five years. And the answer better be us: those #11s on their shoulders and secure our Union ironworkers! Nearly 10 years ago, we recognized the loss future with a wrap and a snap. of this vital part of our craft in an area covering 22 states throughout the southeast, Gulf Coast, southwest and Rocky Mountain regions. With less than 200 reinforcing ironworkers These decisions were difficult. But the one employed, dramatic steps were taken to recover fact that cannot be disputed is the failure to act our lost markets. We established Local 846, a is what put us in this position of eroded mar- regional reinforcing local union covering this ket share, and nearly conceded a major por- area, a market-competitive agreement and an tion of our trade to the non-union contractors. aggressive organizing plan. Well, we are not going to concede anything. Today, Local 846 has split its jurisdiction We have demonstrated we can regain aban- into a second reinforcing local union, Local doned markets and have the where-with-all 847, and may soon establish a third within its to do so. We will prove that the best trained, original boundaries. Collectively, these locals safest ironworkers on the planet are the best have grown to 1,511 members and accounted value for any and all projects. for 11.25 million man-hours with 35 signatory My thanks to the men and women who ex- contractors. More importantly, we now have cel at installing reinforcing steel; who throw

a viable presence throughout the region with those #11s on their shoulders and secure our JUNE expanding opportunities in the Gulf Coast; future with a wrap and a snap. escalating market prices and increasing wages. Thank you for helping to build our great /

Much remains to be done, both internally and union. JULY externally, to continue this growth, but we are

committed to its success. The introduction of the National Rein- 2014 forcing Steel Agreement last year also has in-

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20004_IWJunJul14.indd 3 6/24/14 6:07 PM Nuclear Energy Fuels Construction Growth:

Plant Vogtle Unit 3 and 4 Cooling Towers

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 4 6/24/14 6:07 PM wo of the nation’s first new nuclear power reactor units built in 30 years are being constructed in Waynesboro, Georgia at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. These new nuclear units are being built Tfor Georgia Power Company, a subsidiary of Southern Company, and each unit will have a generating capacity of approximately 1,100 megawatts of electricity to meet customer needs. This project will create approximately 5,000 construction jobs, and completion of each of the new units is expected to be in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

Ironworker rodbusters from CB&I. Hamon Custodis is a union Local 846 (Aiken, S.C.) have been contractor engaged in the design, working on the project, and one of construction and maintenance the key components to this plant is of industrial cooling towers and the construction of two new natu- chimneys across the United States. ral draft hyperbolic cooling towers. Hamon Custodis presently em- These cooling towers will be 600 ploys over 35 members of Local feet in height, and will have a base 846 on the Vogtle 3 and 4 project, diameter of 450 feet. These cooling with ironworkers installing rebar in towers are used as heat removal de- three different areas of the cooling vices for the plant, and will cool the towers. These three areas include circulating water, which is circulated the Unit 3 and Unit 4 cooling tower through the turbine condenser and veil structures and an on-site pre- condenses the steam used to drive cast yard used to make components the turbines to produce electricity. for the cooling tower veil and the Hamon Custodis is a subcon- internal structures. tractor on the project working The cooling tower veil structure, for Research-Cottrell Cooling and which makes up the hyperbolic shell, will require the installation of more than 3,700 tons of rebar in each of the Unit 3 and 4 cooling towers. Members of Local 846 are working from climbing platforms of the jump form system to install the rebar on the cooling tower veils, where they have been installing an average of 40 tons to 50 tons of rebar for each lift. Each lift of the veil contains an inside and outside curtain of rebar, extending around

a 1,400 linear foot wall at the bot- JUNE tom elevations to a 800 linear foot

wall at the top elevations. Rebar is / JULY lifted to the work platforms with a

tower crane, which positions the rebar at the various work locations 2014

for the Local 846 ironworkers, as |

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 5 6/26/14 4:52 PM Key Facts each tower climbs to its final 600- foot elevation. Location: Vogtle Electric Generat- Two Westinghouse AP1000 ing Plant site (with existing units (Advanced Pressurized) nuclear An on-site precast concrete yard 1 and 2), Waynesboro, Ga. units. is also being used by Hamon Cus- Licensee/operator for owners: For more information about the todis to fabricate the veil column Southern Nuclear Operating Westinghouse AP1000, visit its legs and lintel members, as well as Company. website at http://www.ap1000. all of the internal beams and col- The co-owners will maintain westinghousenuclear.com/. umn bent sections that make up their current ownership shares in Generating capacity: approxi- the inner structure of the cooling the Vogtle Units 3 and 4: Ogletho- mately 1,117 megawatts per unit. towers. The larger column leg units rpe, 30 percent; MEAG, 22.7 have a total weight of 50 tons, and percent; and Dalton Utilities, 1.6 percent. Georgia Powers propor- included nine tons of rebar per unit. tionate share is 45.7 percent. The members of Local 846 are fab- ricating rebar cages for other precast units using 10 tons to 15 tons Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Benefits of rebar per day, and the members Georgia Power is building two Georgia Power is in position to were instrumental in developing additional nuclear units at Plant provide customers up to $2 billion the rebar jigs to efficiently fabricate Vogtle to meet customer needs. in additional benefits in in the the form form these units. By use of gantry cranes, Vogtle Units 3 and 4 represent a of production tax credits, lower- precast formwork, and specialized than-forecast interest costs and $14 billion capital investment in rebar jigs, Local 846 members and Georgia and will create approxi- lower fuel costs. the other associated crafts were able mately 5,000 on-site construction The units will provide enough jobs and 800 high-paying perma- safe, reliable affordable energy to create a factory-like environment nent jobs. to power 500,000 Georgia homes where the work is standardized, The two new units provide $4 bil- and businesses. safe and efficient. The members of lion in economic value over the The units, two of the first new new nu- nu- Local 846 are also able to maintain next best available option. clear units built in the United States the quality of work required for the in 30 years, are 60-year assets. rebar installation on a nuclear construction jobsite. Project Status Proper training of the Local 846 ironworker members is evident to Total amount invested through Design engineering activities Hamon Custodis. A key element of Dec. 31, 2012 – $2.2 billion. for facility are approximately 96 percent complete. the Local 846 workforce is the ap- Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are expected prenticeship training new members to be placed in service in 2017 Procurement of major compo- and 2018, respectively. nents is essentially complete. receive before being dispatched to the jobsite. A training facility Construction is more than one- The 717-ton condenser A lower third complete. shell with lower and upper tube is located in nearby Aiken, South Carolina, and members of Hamon First nuclear concrete bundle attached was placed into placement was completed on the Vogtle Unit 3 turbine island on Custodis management witnessed March 15, 2013. Sept. 27, 2013. firsthand the classroom discussions CR-10 module, or cradle, was Unit 3 turbine island lower and hands-on training of working placed on April 11, 2013. foundation work complete, upper with rebar the new members re- foundation work progressing as ceived at their facility, and the dedi- Unit 3 containment vessel bottom scheduled. head assembly complete. cation of the apprentice training Unit 4 concrete placement was staff. These apprentices showed up Unit 3 turbine island lower completed on Nov. 21, 2013. foundation work complete, upper at the project with proper skills to foundation work progressing as CA-04 module, or reactor vessel begin working on the project, and scheduled. cavity was placed in the Unit 3 nuclear island Dec. 4, 2013. had an understanding of the basic Unit 3 cooling tower on schedule quality and safety requirements. On and over 40 percent complete. The CA-04 module was placed in the Unit 3 nuclear island Decem- the jobsite, apprentices are paired ber 4, 2013. 6

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 6 6/26/14 4:52 PM Local 846 members and the other associated crafts were able to create a factory-like environment where the work is standardized, safe and efficient. JUNE / JULY

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20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 7 6/26/14 4:52 PM This high profile project started with non-union with journeyman ironworkers to companies and manpower. Thanks to President give them additional training in re- Obama and his administration, the project went bar installation and safe work prac- under a project labor agreement and is now a tices to make them more effective high profile UNION project. and to gain additional experience. The ironworkers of Local 846 are I am confident the successful performance of preparing future workers through Local 846 and all the union crafts involved with their apprenticeships and mentor- building this immense project, will secure a ing on the job. union presence under PLAs for future nuclear Work on the Vogtle 3 and 4 construction projects to come. Cooling Towers is being supervised with the help of Local 846 foremen Hamon Custodis is a company that cares Thomas Chambers, Brian Waugh, about their employees. I know they are a great Marvin Brinson and steward Jonah company to work for and work with. For the Joe. A cooling tower at elevations of scale of the work they are undertaking, the 600 feet is always a distinctive struc- communication and cooperation from John ture in the skyline, and the Local Huchko, Chad DeLoach and their management 846 ironworker rodbusters can take team, help make my job easier. pride that they were involved in the safe and quality construction of these structures as they pass along

project: Plant Vogtle — JOSE MENDOZA, FST/BUSINESS MANAGER their trade in the years to come.

Richard Christopherson, business manager, Local 10 (Kansas City, Mo.); John Gorczynski, Whitacre Engineering Co.; Greg Hicks, MD Sass; Vic Cornellier, TSI Exterior Wall Systems, Inc.; Kevin Kelly, business agent, Local 46 (Springfield, Ill.); Ken Bombard, Genesis Steel Company, Inc.; Keith LePage, Whitacre Engineering Co. and second vice president of NARSC; Gerald Mahaffey, Coastal Steel Construction of NJ, LLC; James Ayersman, Genesis Steel Company, Inc. and president of NARSC; Edward Penna, president, Local 405 (Philadelphia); Joseph N. Merlino; Joe Merlino Receives NARSC Reinforcing Steel Industry Award Samuel Malone, business manager, Local 405; Richard Whaley, Whaley ARSC, founded in 1969, has worked jointly with the Iron Workers on a multitude Steel Corporation and first vice Nof issues over the years, including safety, insurance, training, work jurisdiction president of NARSC; Fred Codding, and market recovery. At its 2014 Winter Meeting, Joseph Merlino of Bayshore Rebar NARSC; Steve Parker, executive director, Department of Reinforcing Inc., Pleasantville, New Jersey, and secretary of NARSC, was presented NARSC’s presti- Ironworkers, Iron Workers gious Reinforcing Steel Industry Award for his unselfishly giving of his time and talents International; Rick Dew, City to the entire ironworking industry. He started his career as a young man in the field and Re-Steel, Inc.; Steve Rank, executive learned the trade. He was asked by a contractor on a job to finish the rebar when the director of Safety and Health, Iron Workers International; Paul Radice, rebar subcontractor was terminated. His company was started and the jobs got bigger. Gotham Staple Co., Inc.; and Darrell He was asked to serve on IMPACT’s board of trustees and is now co-chairman of an Parks, D. R. Parks, LLC. IMPACT regional advisory board. Congratulations, Joe! 8

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 8 6/24/14 6:07 PM Iron Workers Local 416 Helps SET WORLD RECORD

By Robert Buscemi/“Building Trades News” | Clint Williams/Torres Consulting & Law Group

efore a new world record could be established for the largest continuous Bconcrete pour, members of Reinforcing Ironworkers Local Union 416 (Los Angeles) had to set the stage. Nearly 7 million pounds of reinforcing steel needed to be placed and tied by ironworkers before any records could be broken. It would take 45 to 50 Local 416 ironworkersin six weeks to ready the site of the new Wilshire Grand Center in Gary Koscielak of downtown Los Angeles. Then, Local 416, Chris Lee on a Saturday afternoon in mid- of Gerdau and Albert Garcia of Local 416. February, a record-setting 21,200 cubic yards of cement could be Photo credit of Albert Garcia of Local 416: poured into 18-foot-deep rebar, By Sarah Hadley/“Building Trades News” setting the foundation for a high- The $1 billion building will rise like no other. Los Angeles break a record, too, becoming the The aura of celebration was tallest tower west of the Mississippi rich that day, as members of at 1,100 feet. The mixed-use tower Local 416 joined other union featuring a façade of dramatically building and construction trades lit glass will have 900 guest rooms, workers for a record-breaking continuous concrete pour into conference areas, 400,000-square- the base of the 73-story Wilshire feet of Class A office space and Grand skyscraper in downtown more than 45,000 square feet of Los Angeles. restaurant and retail space. “It makes me proud to be in Wilshire Grand architect David charge of the men and women Martin said it takes the best

of 416 to make this important workers available to make a vision JUNE p ou r,” said Eric Whitten, general like the Wilshire Grand a reality. / field superintendent. “This is a “Human beings want to reach / JULY JULY huge step for the resurgence of for the sky—to inspire. Think

work downtown. It’s a historic of the pyramids, the castles and project—the tallest building on cathedrals of Europe. This is 2014

the west coast.” that kind of building.” |

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 9 6/24/14 6:07 PM That could take two years. But USC Trojan marching band. we planned and organized and Miller pointed to the all- accomplished what we needed in union PLA as a crucial part of two m ont h s ,” said Gary Koscielak, the Wilshire Grand’s success. “We who was the superintendent for are partnering with all of you, in Gerdau Reinforcing Steel West the political arena and here on throughout the time of the pour. the jobsite, to build these proj- “Union labor offers a level of com- ects safely, efficiently and to bring mitment and knowledge, so we can pride to all of u s ,” he said. perform at a much higher l e v e l .” “Our building trades members The Wilshire Grand is being bring the highest level of skill to built under an all-union project labor the job. With four to five years of agreement with the Los Angeles/ apprenticeship, constant classes to Orange Counties Building and upgrade skills, and a work ethic Construction Trades Council. It’s second to none—if you’re going to generating thousands of jobs for shut down the streets for 48 hours, members of building trades af- these are the people who will keep filiated local unions. The project you on schedule.” Local 416 Business Agent Albert began with demolition of an ex- The job didn’t stop with the Garcia thanked Martin personally isting building in fall 2012 and is ex- record-setting pour. Gerdau, a multi- for his remarks and gave him an pected to finish in 2016. national steel company, will supply Iron Workers pin. He noted that A host of dignitaries, including another 20,000 tons of reinforcing reinforcing ironworkers play such Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles/ steel to the project site over the next a big role on projects, yet when the Orange Counties Building and Con- two years, providing many more buildings are completed their work struction Trades Council Executive man-hours for the Local 416 crew. is not seen again. Secretary Ron Miller, made speeches “It’s exciting that we are able to “What we do never gets seen by from a podium at the construction showcase our skills on this project, the public. I wish sometimes the site. Eventually the large crowd, which as well as keep many of our mem- engineers would make a concrete included a Guinness World Records bers working,” said Marco Frausto, that’s c l e ar.” adjudicator, TV vans and interna- business agent and president of The 20-hour record pour posed tional journalists, looked on as Chris Local 416. “This will be a point of complex challenges and required an Martin, CEO of architect and project pride for our members, and they aggressive plan. manager AC Martin, exclaimed “Let will be sharing stories with their “It’s 7.2 million pounds of rebar. it pour!” to the strains of the famous families for years about how iron-

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 10 6/26/14 4:55 PM workers helped build this incredible make h i s t or y,” said Hart Keeble, cementing the bond between Korea skyscraper in Los Angeles.” financial secretary-treasurer and and L A .” The steel used on the project business manager of Local 416. State Assembly Speaker John Perez is manufactured at the Gerdau “Our guys know what it takes to called the Wilshire Grand “another steel mill in Rancho Cucamonga, get the job d on e .” breathtaking addition to L A’s skyline, California, and fabricated at the Los Angeles City Councilman one that reflects the downtown of company’s reinforcing steel facility Jose Huizar’s downtown district the 21st century, built from recycled in San Bernardino, California. includes several large developments materials and featuring state-of-the- The Wilshire Grand – which noted the creation of jobs. “This is art water and energy systems.” is being developed by the Hanjin a blessed day for construction, for State Sen. Kevin de Leon Group that owns Korean Air – will our economy. The Wilshire Grand described union labor as the key to be the first skyscraper constructed will be the centerpiece of L A .” any economic recovery. “Working in the area in more than two Several speakers said the Wilshire men and women are the barom- decades. Mayor Garcetti thanked Grand represents an ambitious eter for our economy. When they’re the developers and praised the international business enterprise working, we’re working.” building trades, with hundreds of that will help secure L A’s reputa- AC Martin’s Chris Martin affiliated local members working tion as a world capital. Korean praised the building as a land- in shifts throughout the night. Airlines Chairman Yang-Ho Cho mark step in the resurgence of “It was an incredible challenge, said, “There is an energy and L A’s economy, saying, “Our doors but we did it. Our ironworkers helped excitement emerging in LA. We’re are wide open for business.” JUNE / / JULY JULY

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20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 11 6/26/14 4:55 PM Ironworkers on 8 MILE Road .A. Hull General Contractors (Commerce Township, Mich.) and Ace Steel Erection Inc. (Shelbyville, Mich.) C are using a relatively new material, carbon fiber cable, for a repaving project on the eastbound deck of 8 Mile Road in Oak Park, Michigan. The westbound deck is scheduled for a renew in January 2014. This carbon fiber cabling is lighter in weight than steel cables (actually one-fifth the weight of steel). Carbon fiber cable has a high-tensile strength (higher than steel) and good overall environmental durability. The weight reduction allows for better handling and apparent easier field install compared to steel. This new type of incredibly strong steel wire is composed of a new blend of alloys and silicone. The lightweight carbon fiber cables also offer superior load capacity important because of the high weight limits of trucks driving Michigan roads exceed that of most sur- rounding states. The 8 Mile Road project of carbon fiber cable and zip tie connection involved a little slower install compared to green seal, and each cable took 53 pounds of pressure allowing the cable to lay straight. On the plus side, this material is strong enough to be used through the winter months thereby reducing weather related construction down time. On the job of 8 Mile deck in Oak Park, Michigan for Owner Rudy Pou: Superintendent Ken Bivens; Local 25 (De- troit) members General Foreman Troy VanEpps, Foreman Scott Balzer and Steward Butch Killingbeck; Rodmen Brad Hale, Steve Bertram, Al Lauwers, Al Longsdorf, Jason Gass, Anthony Pickett, Joe Chavis Jr., Jeremy Santino, Kevin How- es and Glen Rice; Local 340 (Battle Creek, Mich.) members John Follett, Kirt Eilers, Blake Robach and Aaron Miller. Erection took just under two weeks. This was one of three carbon fiber cabling projects in the state of Michigan. 12

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 12 6/26/14 4:55 PM Massive Hudson River Bridge Project CALLS FOR COOPERATIVE EFFORT By Bill Hohlfeld, Local 46 (New York)

hroughout the course of A good example of this level minimal maintenance. This is history, spanning the of cooperation can be found in reinforcing steel at its best, in shores of a mighty river the fabrication of the caissons for all its galvanized glory. has never been an easy the all-new Tappan Zee Bridge. One of the many obstacles task.T Today, with millions of It’s probably more accurate to call that needed to be overcome was commuters making their daily them the Tappan Zee Bridges, as the logistics of cutting, bending trek across the Hudson from var- one will be built to accommodate and dipping. With New York re- ious suburbs into metropolitan the flow of traffic in each direction, taining the right to cut, bend and New York City on a daily basis, and adequate space will be left fabricate all its own reinforcing the challenge is more daunt- between them to carry commuter steel on the one hand, and the ing than ever. Yet, the New York rail at some date in the future. The need to galvanize after bend- Iron Worker locals and their new structures are estimated to ing on the other, a compromise signatory contractors are meet- entail well over a million man- solution needed to be reached. ing the challenge by pulling hours of reinforcing work, and As a result, the cutting and together, sharing the work and are designed to withstand 100 bending is all done by union getting the job done. years of traffic while requiring ironworkers on site at the dipping plant, shipped up river by barge to the fabrication yard in Tompkins Cove, New York, and from there will again be shipped by barge to the site of the bridge at time of installation. Local 46 (New York) and Local 417 (Newburgh, N.Y.) are working side by side at the fabrication yard, as are several contractors.

As a matter of fact, the corpora- JUNE tion set up to oversee the project;

Tappan Zee Constructors has / broken the reinforcing work up JULY into 10 different contracts. Two

of the firms located at the yard 2014 on the day of the photos were Tri-

Valley Iron Inc. and Tonage Inc. |

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 13 6/26/14 4:55 PM Senior Project Manager for Tonage Inc. Frank Esposito described his portion of the job:

Having started back in November, Tonage was well on its way of having constructed 120 cages consisting of #18 bars as verticals and #7 bars bent into 4 feet diameters to be used as bands. The individual sections are 60 feet, 60 feet and 33.5 feet, all of which are butt spliced using Bailock mechanical couplers to reach an overall length of 153.5 feet. The couplers are fastened using sets of 14 3/4” bolts, which are tightened, to specifications by using either Chicago Pneumatic or Ingersoll-Rand impact wrenches. The bolts are designed to shear off at 450 feet/pounds of torque. The cages are “stiffened” by inserting sections of “crush cages” (also fabricated by ironworkers on site) composed of 1-1/2 “x 1-1/2” angle iron. They are then tied into place using #14 gauge tie wire.

The 46/417 team responsible for all this fabrication consisted of Robert Gerrish, Paul Marshallis, Daniel Quirk, Delroy Brown, John Diedrich, Derek Doward, Nicholas Golden, Steven Glover, Louis Osario, Shimin Chou, and Jesse Vazquez from Local 46, and Robert Argenti, Erik Dozier, James Gida, Adam Mejias, Kenneth McKnight, Thomas Russo, Thomas Korzekwinski, Erasmo Lopez and Walter Balchunas from Local 417. Esposito was obviously proud to be associated with this project. For one thing, he was clear that Tappan Zee Constructors had set a tone that “price would not out- weigh quality.” For another, he made a point to mention that Locals 46 and 417 worked well together and made a good team. That’s no surprise. One thing union iron- 14 workers understand is quality and teamwork.

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 14 6/26/14 4:55 PM REINFORCING North America 2014

Local 846: Mobile, Ala. Local Union 846 on the job with Harris Davis Rebar at the airbus station where they are building a 4,500 ton airplane assembly plant.

Local 846: New Orleans, La. Local Union 846 Gladiator Training Class held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Local 846: Civil Rights Museum, Jackson, Miss. JUNE

Local Union 846 on the job with Harris Davis Rebar at Civil Rights Museum / JULY in Jackson, Mississippi. The 2,800 ton job, employing 18 rodbusters, broke

ground in mid-December 2013 with three buildings - History Museum, Civil Rights Museum and a parking structure. Tim Knight is the area 2014

superintendent and Tim Smith is the general foreman. The tallest building | will be five floors, post tension and reinforcing concrete. The museum will be one of the biggest projects in 20 years in the state of Mississippi. 15

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 15 6/26/14 4:55 PM REINFORCING North America 2014

Local 1: RIC Northwestern Hospital, Chicago, Ill. Company: James McHugh Construction, Co. Date of job: February 1, 2014 General Foremen: John Kern Steward: Denis McGinty Business Agent: Matt Austin

Local 847: World War II Memorial, Phoenix, Ariz. Local 847 apprentices volunteer at World War II Memorial.

Local 201: 900 G Street, Washington, D.C. Local Union 201 on the job.

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 16 6/26/14 4:55 PM Installed Cobiax.

Installed bonded post Structural stairwell tensioning Cobiax post tensioning frame at angle Installed bonded with Cobiax. terminators. encased in rebar. post tensioning with Cobiax. Local 46 (NY): Columbia University, New York

Local 847: Houston Local 847 Gladiator class of December 2013. Local 846: Benteler, La. On the job with Whaley Steel at a steel mill are (standing) Crisiforo Fraire, Andy McFarland, Abraham Garcia, Chris Bahm, Donnie Ash, Carlos Vazquez, Pedro Vazquez, Julio Vazquez, Miguel Torres, Daniel Munoz, Porfirio Modesto, Ariel Sierra, Pedro Vazquez, Martin Cigorroo, Jose Frias, Alberto Perez, Jaime Quintana, Alfredo Esparza, Alavaro Esparza, Heriberto Frias, Carlos Vazquez-Miranda, and (kneeling) Sean Hagins, Ponfilio Moreno, Marcelo Romero, Everardo Leon, Geronimo Valles, Oscar Tierratria, Jesus Arriaga and Miguel Santoyo. JUNE / JULY

2014

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 17 6/26/14 4:56 PM DEPARTMENT of REINFORCING IRONWORKERS Daniel S. Parker

Reinforcing Demand and Technological Innovation mbracing technology is deck forming operation. Concrete is then placed on E a key factor in building top of the precast panel to complete the floor. On better and smarter. We can average, one semi-truck load of voids replaces six all understand the simple fact ready-mix truckloads of concrete. The use of the that time is money, and when plastic voids inside the slab is believed to eliminate we are dealing with reinforcing concrete we look for up to 35 percent of the slabs dead weight, which re- the best ways to increase efficiency and reduce cost. sult in savings in the foundation. In dealing with reinforced concrete construction, we must realize its restrictions, which primarily fo- OVERALL BENEFITS INCLUDE: cus around limited span due to high weight and the natural weakness in tension. Major developments Design freedom – flexible layout. and technological advancements have been made to Reduced dead weight – up to 35 percent removed combat these limitations. allowing smaller foundation sizes. Longer spans between columns – up to 50 percent Voided Slab further than traditional structures. Systems Beams eliminated – quicker and cheaper erection of Voided slab systems walls and services. have been used successfully Reduced concrete usage – 1 kg recycled plastic replaces 100 kg of concrete. and predominantly in Eu- rope and Canada for over Environmentally green and sustainable – reduced energy and carbon emissions. a decade. The concept has gained recent interest and momentum in the United Recent buildings built using voided slabs include States for the many benefits offered and the reduced the new Miami Art Museum in Florida; the LeB- construction costs. ahn Hockey Arena in Madison, Wisconsin; and the The concept of the voided slab is simple — con- Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. The crete is removed from the areas in the slab where Miami Art Museum used plastic voids in approxi- it is not needed to resist load and as a result of the mately 105,000 square feet of the building, which reduced dead load, voided slabs can span further. eliminated the need for 955 cubic yards of concrete The efficiency of this system allows for an increased and reduced the dead load by 3.9 million pounds. load capacity, larger spans without beams and larger Currently, Local 46 (New York) is working on open floor areas, all while maintaining structural in- a project at Columbia University that will be using tegrity. six different sizes of Cobiax voided slabs. From the BubbleDeck and Cobiax technologies use hollow second floor up there will be approximately 16,000 or foam-filled recycled plastic balls, also known as square feet of voided slab design varying in thick- voids, which are locked between the top and bottom ness from 14 to 25 inches. This is set to be a 14-story, reinforcement meshes. They are most often assem- 99,000-square foot medical education building. bled using cages of steel and plastic and then pre- Overall these buildings capitalize on design flex- casting the bubble cages in panels that are typically ibility, weight reduction that no longer limit the 8 by 30 feet. The panels include most of the required span, and the cost efficiency offered by the voided reinforcing and are transported to the jobsite and slabs solution while maintaining the traditional positioned by crane, saving time by eliminating the benefits of concrete systems.

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 18 6/24/14 6:08 PM High-Strength needs for 2015 are Rebar predicted to be at 8.95 High-strength rebar million tons, equating has been used in more to about 89,500,000 than 200 buildings in Japan from 1994 to 2003. It man-hours (assum- is classed as yield (fy) ≥ 80 ksi and is being used to ing 10 man-hours build safer, stronger and more cost effective struc- per ton). If each man tures. works a 40-hour work- Currently being promoted in North America week at 50 weeks a year for a total of 2,000 hours per is the MMFX2 100 Grade (690MPa) rebar, it is a year, we are looking at a potential of 44,750 men. corrosion-resistant, high-strength reinforcing steel As we continue to analyze the evolution of rebar rebar designed for infrastructure, construction and and concrete and its benefits to all consumers, it’s precast concrete. It offers more strength and corro- key we keep an open mind to what new technologies sion resistance than conventional steel, qualities im- offer us — a way to maximize our efficiency while proving constructability and sustainability. maintaining resilience and durability in reinforcing concrete building. Overall we are looking at a bright PSI Concrete future for reinforcing and many work opportunities The development of high-strength concrete is as wed expand an build better and smarter. enabling builders to maximize space and allow structural engineers to optimize use of reinforcing steel. While the idea is not al- together new, cast-in-place ap- Websites Referenced plication is recent. VOIDED SLAB Union workers from Local http://www.concreteconstruction.net/slab/ 46 (New York), using high- on-the-bubble.aspx strength concrete, constructed http://www.cobiaxusa.com/ the One World Trade Center (WTC). The supporting col- http://www.bubbledeck.com umns are made of steel and HIGH-STRENGTH REBAR concrete ranging in strength https://enr.construction.com/products/ from 8,600 psi to 14,000 psi. The Trump Interna- materials/2011/0815-highstrengthsteelcheaper tional Hotel and Tower in Chicago, Illinois, was an- overallthanconventionalrebar.asp other union project built with workers from Local 1 www.mmfx.com (Chicago). It stands at 1,362 feet high and is 2.6 million square feet; this modern high-rise used 26,000 PSI CONCRETE JUNE tons of steel reinforcement and concrete ranging in http://www.theconcreteproducer.com/ strength of 10,000 psi to 16,000 psi. commercial-projects/standing-strong-at- / Rebar Consumption and Forecast ground-zero.aspx JULY

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20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 19 6/26/14 5:01 PM ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT REPORT Bernie Evers

A STORY OF SUCCESS: Local 201 Gains Back Market Share t is not news to state that The International created a plan to strategically I in some areas our union’s assess the construction market in D.C. and try to market share has fallen to understand how Local 201 could thrive in the mod- depressing levels. With a ern construction industry. A team of organizers full-scale assault on the la- was formed at the local and international level and bor movement from anti-union organizations and with research support from the international they their political allies, the number of workers be- worked together to implement their strategy. After longing to a union was 6.7 percent in 2013 as re- four years, this partnership between Local 201 and ported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. the International Association has led to the local The report also noted that 14.1 percent of con- having a conservatively estimated 35 percent market struction workers were unionized, leaving 85.9 share in the District of Columbia. percent non-union. This is compared to the mid- The leadership of Local 201 has taken the val- 1940s when unions performed over 80 percent of ues of organizing to heart. Former Business Man- the work in the United States. In Canada, 31 per- ager Kevin McVeigh recently retired and Organizer cent of the construction workers are reported to Juan Carlos Recinos was appointed to replace him. be union members. This drop of membership has “Organizing is Local 201’s number one priority. Our placed a tremendous financial burden on some partnership with the International Association has locals unions resulting in mergers. led to the tremendous gains we have experienced In 2009, this was the case for Reinforcing Iron over the last four y e ar s ,” Brother Recinos said short- Workers Local 201 of Washington, D.C., which was ly after being sworn in as business manager. When in serious danger of closing up entirely. Non-union local unions and the International Association work reinforcing contractors controlled one of the biggest together anything is possible. development markets in the United States. Local Local 201 Apprenticeship Coordinator Bob Migli- 201 was in trouble and reached out to Buddy Cefalu, accio gave a presentation at the 2014 Winter Meetings president of the Mid-Atlantic States District Coun- where he outlined some of the key figures describing cil, and the International Association for assistance the local’s success in organizing. Over the past four- in developing a plan to organize. teen months, their organizing efforts have led to over

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 20 6/24/14 6:08 PM this spread: Local 201 members on projects throughout the Washington, D.C. area.

Title Subtitle

$750,000ntro paragraph in direct costs Ito non-unionparagraph contractors, excluding attorneys’ fees. MillionsHeader of dollars in projects that were almost sure- ly going to be awarded to open shop contractors have been awarded to signatory contractors. These include major infrastructure projects, such as over seven miles of underground water and sewer tunnels as well as private mixed use and residential developments. With the work hours from these jobs, roughly $2.3 million has been added to Local 201’s funds. Brother Migiliaccio went on to describe the benefits of reaching out to and organizing non-union ironworkers into the local. This process begins with talking to the workers at jobsites and in their homes. Brother Migliaccio reiterated Local 201’s commit- ment to organizing and that every member, from apprentice to retiree, play a part and that while they face many great The future challenges, reaching out of our union to non-union ironworkers has been a central as- depends pect of the success they on growing have achieved. The future of our through union depends on grow- organizing. ing through organizing. It is in this way that we will prosper and protect what our members have fought for over the last century. Our founders enshrined this in our con- stitution when they stated that, “centralization and unity of action among the mechanics, specialists, JUNE skilled workers and all workers in the iron and steel industry of this country is necessary in order to /

successfully deal with the ever-growing encroach- JULY ments of organized capital.” It is in this spirit that

Local 201’s partnership with the International As- 2014 sociation’s Organizing Department was formed

and has been so successful. |

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 21 6/26/14 5:01 PM SAFETY & HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT Steven Rank

Avoiding Hazards Working Over or Near Water orking over or near Guard-approved life jacket or buoyant work vests W water has contrib- and, prior to and after each use, the buoyant work uted to fatalities and seri- vests or life preservers shall be inspected for defects ous injuries to our members which would alter their strength or buoyancy. De- throughout the United States fective units shall not be u s e d .” and Canada. This article highlights important standards and clarifications pertaining to work ac- Limited exception for use of buoyant tivities over or near water. The International As- life jacket sociations’ “2014 ZERO Fatality” campaign tar- gets the “deadly dozen hazards” including hazards OSHA has determined by letter clarification that, associated with working over or near water. The “In general, when continuous fall protection is used Occupational Safety and Health Administration (without exception) to prevent employees from (OSHA) have established specific safety standards falling into the water, the employer has effectively and clarifications for any construction work activi- removed the drowning hazard, and life jackets or ties “performed over or near w at e r.” There has been buoyant work vest are not needed.” some confusion regarding these requirements because they are not contained in the OSHA 29 CFR OSHA clarification on fall protection 1926.750 Subpart R – Steel and the use of nets Erection standard that are As stated above, OSHA has determined that commonly referenced. “when continuous fall protection is used (without There are always unique exception) to prevent employees from falling into jobsite situations and safety is- the water, the employer has effectively removed the sues that must be recognized drowning hazard, and life jackets or buoyant work and addressed prior to work- vest are not needed.” ing over or near water. The fol- However, OSHA has determined by letter of clar- lowing are OSHA standards and clarifications per- ification that “the use of safety nets as fall protection taining to lifesaving skiffs, buoyant work vests, and during marine construction activities usually will fall protection that our members must recognize not eliminate the drowning hazard. In many cases to avoid drowning hazards when working over or (such as in bridge construction), there is a risk that near water. Note: there may be a variation or more stringent safety requirements in Canada or state- approved OSHA plans in the United States. Addi- The International Association tionally, there may be project owner specifications or contractor safety policies that must be identified will continue our “2014 ZERO prior to the commencement of any work over or FATALITY CAMPAIGN” to prevent near water. workplace fatalities in the field and shop. This goal challenges Requirement for buoyant life jackets all members to “See Something – The OSHA 1926.106(a)&(b) states: “Employees Say Something,” to help recognize working over or near water, where the danger of and avoid workplace hazards drowning exists, shall be provided with U.S. Coast when working over or near water. 22

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 22 6/26/14 5:02 PM materials heavy enough to damage the nets may fall. A communication system, such as a walkie-talkie, In such cases the personal flotation device and the must be used to inform the skiff operator of an emergency and to inform the skiff operator other applicable requirements of §1926.106 apply.” where the skiff is needed. The skiff must be equipped with both a motor Requirement for ring buoys and oars. The OSHA 1926.106(c) states: “Ring buoys with at least 90 feet of line shall be provided and readily With regard to the number of skiffs required and available for emergency rescue operations. Distance the appropriate maximum response time, the fol- between ring buoys shall not exceed 200 fe e t .” lowing factors must be evaluated: The number of work locations where there Requirements for a lifesaving skiff is a danger of falling into water; The OSHA 1926.106(d) states: “At least one life- The distance to each of those locations; saving skiff shall be immediately available at loca- Water temperature and currents; tions where employees are working over or adjacent Other hazards such as, but not limited to, to w at e r.” OSHA has determined by letter clarifica- rapids, dams, and water intakes; tion that “immediately available” must include the The fact that, in the event a personal flotation device following provisions. is not worn or malfunctions, permanent brain damage can occur in a drowning victim within three The skiff must be in the water or capable of being to four minutes of oxygen deprivation. quickly launched by one person. At least one person must be present and The International Association will continue our specifically designated to respond to water emer- “2014 ZERO FATALITY CAMPAIGN” to prevent gencies and operate the skiff at all times when workplace fatalities in the field and shop. This goal there are employees above water. challenges all members to “See Something – Say When the operator is on break another operator Something,” to help recognize and avoid workplace must be designated to provide requisite coverage when there are employees above water. hazards when working over or near water. The designated operator must either man the I will continue to work closely with district coun- skiff at all times or remain in the immediate area cils, local unions and IMPACT regional advisory such that the operator can quickly reach the skiff boards throughout the United States and Canada to and get underway. promote the 2014 ZERO FATALITY CAMPAIGN The skiff operator maybe assigned other tasks pro- and help improve safety performance. If I can provided the tasks do not interfere with the operator’s vide any assistance, please contact me at the Safety ability to quickly reach the skiff. and Health Department at (800) 368-0105. JUNE / AUGUST FEATURE ISSUE: JULY

“Safety Achievements 2014 Throughout the United States and Canada”

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 23 6/26/14 5:02 PM APPRENTICESHIP DEPARTMENT REPORT Lee Worley

Unbonded Post-Tensioning Training

ith the increased use and theory of bonded PT, components of bonded W of high-strength steel PT systems, components of stressing equipment, reinforcement in construc- tools and equipment for installing bonded PT sys- tion, our training centers tems, handling and storage of system components, are gradually increasing the installation of bonded PT systems, stressing bonded number of classes and exams for Unbonded Post- PT tendons, grouting bonded PT tendons, finishing Tensioning certification. Over the past three years and protecting bonded tendons and anchors, field our certified instructors have ad- testing, jobsite troubleshooting, and wire PT ministered over 2,500 exams to our systems. members who work primarily in the Instructors must complete a correspond- reinforcing industry. Industry and ing trainer course provided by job specifications require that in- the IWNF and pass the applicable stallers of post-tensioning systems PTI certification exam to be able be certified. to administer these courses and The Ironworkers Unbonded Post- certification test to our members. Tensioning training package is used Installer certification will remain in to deliver the 40-hour course to apprentices and effect for four years, at which time journeyman prior to taking the Post-Tensioning it is required that it be renewed ac- Institute certification exam. The course focuses cording to PTI requirements. There primarily on single strand (mono-strand) unbond- are two levels of unbonded PT Ironworker certified post-tensioning systems. Topics covered in the cation: Level 1 requires that the member attend the class include: Principle and theory, components of a class and pass the test with a minimum score of 70 monostrand PT system, stressing equipment, instal- percent; Level 2 requires that the member attend the lation tools and equipment, unloading handling and class and pass the test with a minimum score of 80 documentation, installation of PT floor systems, percent, and they have a minimum of 500 hours ex- preparation of monostrand tendons prior to stress- perience working with unbonded PT. There are also ing, stressing monostrand tendons, detensioning two levels of bonded certification: Level 1 requires and lift-off procedures, jobsite troubleshooting of that the member attend class and pass the test with monostrand tendons and stressing equipment, fin- a minimum of 70 percent; Level 2 requires that they ishing off tendon tails, encapsulated systems, barrier attend the class and pass the test with a minimum cables, slabs on grade, and field placement drawings. of 80 percent, and have a minimum of 500 hours Bonded post-tensioning installation requires experience in installation, 500 hours stressing, and a different certification. The Ironworker Bonded 500 hours grouting of bonded PT systems. Post-Tensioning training package is used to pres- As mentioned above, industry is demanding ent a 20-hour course preparing participants to that installers be certified. This is being seen by job take the PTI certification exam for installation of specification and code requirements. Most recently, bonded PT. This 20-hour course will build on the ANSI A10.9-2013 states, “Employees involved in re- fundamentals of post-tensioning taught in the un- inforcing bar and post-tensioning operations shall bonded course and instructs the participant in be certified by a qualified evaluator.” Make sure you the installation, stressing, and grouting of bonded have instructors qualified to teach these important multi-strand, and bar systems used in bridges, super certification courses and you have enough certified structures and buildings. Topics include: Principles ironworkers ready to man the work.

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 24 6/24/14 6:08 PM CANADIAN REPORT 2014 Darrell LaBoucan

GET INVOLVED!!!

anada needs more members getting involved This lawsuit was filed on be- C with local union ironworker political action half of the Merit contractors. committees. These committees serve the ironworker This particular lawsuit is now membership in two crucial capacities. The first is the getting “attention” from the Con- raising of funds to be used in efforts to elect pro- servative Party in Manitoba, who union and pro-worker candidates to public office. is supportive of the remedies sought. The long and the The second is to lobby critical legislation, keep short of the Merit contractors’ claim seeks to strike out legislatively informed, and review legislative matters certain sections of the Manitoba Labour Code that deal that affect the livelihood of ironworkers and their with the legality of the closed shop and compulsory families. Both of these functions serve to achieve the union dues deductions, striking down project labour same objective: increasing the political and legisla- agreements, and generally getting the Manitoba courts to tive clout of the ironworkers. hold that the freedom of association includes a freedom The success of these efforts absolutely to disassociate. In other words, being “forced” depends on the ironworkers’ membership to pay union dues is coercive and compels the contributions. It is clear that the battle for person who must pay union dues to ideologi- work, wages, safety and retirement will be cally conform to the views of the union. The waged not only at the collective bargain- judicial decision sought by the Merit contrac- ing table, but in the political arena as well. tors would create “Right to Work” without a The combined challenge of the new economy and Right-to-Work law being passed. There is no doubt that the increasing practice of anti-union politics must what is sought by the Merit contractors in Manitoba will be recognized as a grave threat. impact other project labour agreements and collective Building political power can only be accom- agreements everywhere else in the country. plished through organizing to increase membership, This is only one example of the many ongoing raising funds via the political action contribution political issues we are currently engaged with that check-off, and becoming – and staying – politically will protect our members and families and, just as active. Our livelihood depends on it. important, our way of life. Recently ironworkers and the building trades In closing, I ask that you contact your local union. weighed in when the MERIT contractors, a large Find out how you can get involved with your local non-union contractor association of Canada, union`s political action committee. Only together launched a lawsuit against us in the province of can we drive our political issues forward in the best Manitoba. interests of ironworkers and their families.

Congratulations to JUNE LOCAL 765 (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) /

and JULY LOCAL 786 (SUDBURY, ONTARIO),

recipients of the 2014 2014 KPI EAGLE AWARD.

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 25 6/26/14 5:02 PM RAB X QUARTERLY XI XIII RECAP XII I X VII II VIII III

IX IV

V VI

JANUARY, RAB I RAB II LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR FEBRUARY, Jay Hurley, Iron Workers District Edward Walsh, New York MARCH Council of New England States State Iron Workers MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR District Council David Hunt, Berlin Steel MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR IMPACT reimbursed $15,147 for the purchase Joseph Merlino, BayShore of new welding machines for the Local Rebar, Inc. 2014 15 & 424 joint training facility. The grant also provided for the purchase and IMPACT approved $25,000 in IMPACT issued installation of fume extractor arms on advertising grants to promote the all of the welding booths. region’s ironworkers in USA Today’s Super Bowl Preview Edition and Best the following of New York City guide. The RAB also invested $3,000 in grants, prevailing wage project monitoring convened within Local 404’s jurisdiction. the following meetings and RAB III RAB IV LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR coordinated Bill Dean, Iron Workers District David Beard, Iron Workers Council of Northern Ohio, District Council of St. Louis the following Western Pennsylvania and and Vicinity trainings Northern West Virginia MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR Robert Hoover, during the Darlaine Taylor, Century Kvaerner, NAC Steel Erectors IMPACT invested $21,170 in technology first quarter upgrades to the Local 1 apprenticeship IMPACT Course facility. The RAB also provided $13,202 of 2014. IMPACT conducted “Getting Paid” on in funding for the Off-the-Job Accident February 25, 2014, in Pittsburgh. The course Insurance Program, which provides focuses on techniques that help contractors support to ironworkers who are injured *For a full listing of get paid on time, in full for work completed. off the job and require recovery time grant disbursements, away from work. RAB Meeting contact the IMPACT IMPACT Course office at 800-545-4921. RAB III leadership held a sub-committee meeting in Zanesville, Ohio, focusing on the IMPACT conducted a Superintendent distribution of grant money and ways to utilize Training Course from March 4 – 6, 2014 more funds for contractor-oriented purposes. at Local 63 in Broadview, Illinois. 26

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 26 6/24/14 6:08 PM X RAB V RAB VI RAB VII LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR Richard Ward, Iron Workers Marvin Ragsdale, Iron Colin Millard, Iron Workers District Council of Tennessee Workers District Council of District Council of North Valley and Vicinity Texas & Mid-South States Central States MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR Victor Cornellier, TSI/Exterior Dave Bennett, Bennett Darren Lett, C.R. Meyer XI XIII Wall Systems Steel, Inc. RAB VII continued to focus on increasing XII IMPACT provided $6,472 for a full-page ad IMPACT reimbursed $5,915 for costs ironworker safety, using $3,119 of IMPACT in American Builder’s Quarterly highlighting associated with providing NCCO grant money for the development of a I work performed on one of the first LEED Rigging and Performance Verification website used to gather incident facts from X platinum-certified high rises in the country. training for ironworkers throughout the contractors. The information collected will II region. Members of Local 84 and Local guide the improvement and development of VII The region also approved $69,295 for both new and existing training modules. equipment and upgrades to the Local 492 135 took advantage of the opportunity VIII to gain this valuable certification. IMPACT also reimbursed $2,535 for III & Local 704 training facilities, in addition to the start-up and continued support of a new RAB VI also participates in the Off-the- costs associated with Local 25 members completing MUST Safety Training Modules. IX IV Local 847 training center in Houston. Job Accident Insurance Program and provided $5,566 in funding to ironworkers V who are injured off the job and require recovery time away from work. VI RAB VIII RAB IX RAB X LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR Matt Groskie, Iron Workers Joseph Standley, Iron Steve Pendergrass, Iron District Council of Rocky Workers District Workers District Council Mountain Area Council of the State of of Pacific Northwest MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR California & Vicinity MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR Jeff Green, Topping Out, Inc./ MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR Jeff Ilenstine, Tri States Davis Erection Company David McEuen, California Rebar Inc. IMPACT provided $36,039 in funding for the Erectors, Inc. IMPACT provided $16,110 in funding to purchase and installation of a new trailer IMPACT provided $15,525 in support lobbing efforts in Washington and wrap, tires, generators and other equipment grant money to provide members Oregon. These ongoing efforts are vital for one of the region’s mobile training trailers. throughout the region with Refinery to securing more work for ironworkers RAB VIII also continues to support the Safety Orientation (RSO) certification throughout the region. Off-the-Job Accident Insurance Program cards. These cards are required RAB X also used $22,982 in grant money to and provided funding to ironworkers in at many jobsites throughout RAB purchase a vehicle that will serve as a mobile the region who were injured while not on IX and increase employability of training trailer, enabling the locals to teach the jobsite and require recovery time away our ironworkers. apprentice ironworkers in remote locations from work. throughout the Pacific Northwest. RAB Meeting Regional Co-Chairs and Western Regional Director Jim McGuire hosted an executive committee meeting on February 20, 2014 in Pasadena, California.

RAB XI RAB XII RAB XIII LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR LABOR CO-CHAIR Darrell LaBoucan, Iron Kevin Bryenton, Iron Jacques DuBois, Iron Workers District Council of Workers District Council Workers District Council Western Canada of Ontario of Eastern Canada

MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR MANAGEMENT CO-CHAIR JUNE Ross Fraser, Supreme Jack Mesley, Ontario Brad MacLean, Black &

Steel Saskatoon Erectors Association McDonald Limited / JULY Local 771 was reimbursed $26,152 for the IMPACT provided $31,054 in IMPACT invested $2,228 for the purchase purchase of five new welding machines for reimbursement for Ironworker as and delivery of three 2x2 curtain wall mock-

their training facility. This grant is part of Salesman and Superintendent Training ups for the Local 752 training facility. 2014 IMPACT’s ongoing efforts to ensure that our courses held in RAB XII during the last RAB XIII also used $4,558 in grant money local unions’ training facilities and equipment quarter of 2013. to reimburse members attending Foreman

conform to the quality and safety standards Grant money was also used to pay for Training in March 2013 and Superintendent necessary to train superior union welders. costs incurred holding RAB meetings in Training in April 2013. |

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20004_IWJunJul14.indd 27 6/24/14 6:08 PM 99 Church Street by Bill Hohlfeld, Local 46

Just a short stroll from where Freedom Tower stands, another new property developed by Silverstein Properties has begun its reach to the sky. Upon completion it will stand 72 stories high and reach a final height of 989 feet. It has begun to dominate the corner of Church and Barclay Streets, where 2,400 tons of reinforcing steel have already been placed, and its 11-story concrete frame is giving a good indication of what type of building will soon be casting shadows over City Hall Park. The six beams constructed on the transition floor were a project unto themselves. They stood 18 feet high, 56 inches wide and forty-six feet long. The stirrups were made from #7 bars and were placed in double rows, placed six inches on center. They contained 117 #11 bottom bars, 40 #11 top bars with D-6 screw on terminators, and #10 mid-heights. Finally, they were capped longitudinally by #11 U-bars. Now that the job has gone “typical,” the footprint is approximately 12,000 square feet. A crew of 40 ironworkers handles the necessary cutting, bending, fabrication and installation of about 65 tons of steel a day. At that rate, the topping out should be some time in November 2014. Bill Grogan, general foreman for Sorbara Construction, is proud of the crew he has on site. A man 28 of few words, he nods toward his crew and says it all, “These guys are good.”

20004_IWJunJul14.indd 28 6/24/14 6:08 PM Monthly Report of Lifetime Honorary Members

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 MARCH 2014 1 BLANFORD, JAMES A 63 PUCHALSKI, DENNIS D 416 BISKNER, ARTHUR J 1 MC CARTHY, JOHN J 63 RIOS, LOUIS 416 BOYD, MAC DONALD 6 SZCZYGIEL, JOSEPH R 70 ROBARDS, WILLIAM E 416 CARR, GARY C 7 BARRY, BRIAN S 75 MONTELONGO, JULIAN E 416 CARRAZCO, JOE 7 BRADLEY, GEORGE C 84 HIGGINS, LOY W 416 CHARLEY, JIMMY 7 FIELD, CLINTON E 86 KLINGELE, WALLY E 416 HEFLEY, BILLY L 7 HOPKINS, SCOTT D 86 WILLAFORD, LOYD J 416 MC GUIRE, DONNIE L 7 KEYES, ARTHUR G 92 JONES, WILLIAM F 416 SMITH, WALTER W 7 KLAUER, KEVIN P 97 EDWARDS, VERNON A 416 STOECKER, HOWARD 7 LOMBARDO, LEO V 97 INKSTER, MICHAEL W 433 BICKERTON, BRADLEY R 7 POLITANO, JOSEPH J 97 NEUKOMM, RICHARD W 433 CALDERWOOD, DIRK S 7 SPEED, DANIEL W 97 SKERRATT, HARVEY R 433 MORRISON, CHARLES E 7 THERIAULT, TERRANCE N 112 CRAIG, KENNETH G 433 TINOCO, EFREN R 10 BURNS, JAMES E 136 BRUSER, CHARLES J 440 BARNES, LESLIE W 10 LOWERY, DANNY A 155 MC CULLOCH, CHIP W 444 ADKISSON, DENNIS J 11 MELL, DAVID A 155 WILDENAUER, VINCENT J 444 MC CARTHY, ROBERT L 14 NELSON, TERRANCE W 167 BROWN, SIDNEY A 477 GLOVER, PRESTON T 15 KEENAN, PETER J 167 MILLER, WILLIAM 498 SMITH, THOMAS K 16 LEAF, LOUIS R 207 RABOSKY, DONALD J 549 DERROW, JERRY L 16 PICCIONE, FRANCISCO P 350 LASHLEY, CLIFTON M 549 LANGSDORF, HAROLD T 17 CASSELLA, CARMEN A 377 BRACCO, BARRY L 549 SNODGRASS, ROGER F 17 DE MARCO, THEODORE J 377 MC SHANE, JEROME T 577 INGHRAM, LEE J 17 GORDON, MICHAEL A 378 HULSEY, BILLY D 580 LAIFOOK, WILSON 17 HEGEDUS, ROBERT S 378 MONTANO, ROBERTO 623 BROCATO, IRVING M 17 RUDE, EDWARD A 378 PISKAC, WILLIAM E 700 MICHALUK, GREGORY 21 ANDERSON, ROBERT A 383 ROTH, RONALD E 704 WHITE, JAMES A 22 EGENOLF, JOSEPH 383 SWOPE, RONALD 709 WOOD, EDWARD H 24 KASTLE, ROBERT F 384 LAWSON, BENNY R 7 11 GONZALEZ, JOSE A 25 BEYER, ALFRED E 387 BOUNDS, JASON O 7 11 TREMBLAY, ROGER 25 KNIGHT, LARRY J 395 BAIR, DENNIS L 720 BOYLE, MICHAEL C 25 OLDS, THOMAS W 396 ANYAN, THOMAS A 721 BALDWIN, KARL J 27 MARTINEZ, HENRY 396 BAGLEY, MARK E 728 COSTANTINI, ANGELO 27 WALK, LAROY L 396 BUTERA, BRIAN D 736 DEVISON, DANIEL S 29 SOUTHERN, STEVE L 396 HOOFMAN, JOSEPH M 736 ETHIER, ARMAND G 29 TRACEY, TERRANCE S 396 PROPST, CARROL W 736 LEMAY, PAUL A 33 DECHAU, TERRY E 396 ROSE, DENNIS K 736 PANTLIN, ROBERT 40 DIABO, TERRY J 397 STEELE, ROBERT 764 KENNEDY, DANIEL N 40 FARNSWORTH, DARYL N 399 BROWNE, LENTON T 771 SLOBOZIAN, WALTER

40 GASPARICH, PETER R 399 TROFE, WILLIAM M 782 BARRETT, DONALD G JUNE 48 HUNTER, JOHN A 399 TUMOLO, MIKE 842 ADAMS, CELESTIN J

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20004_IWJunJul14.indd 29 6/24/14 6:08 PM CUSTOMIZED GIFT ITEMS AND APPAREL CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY RECORD IRONWORKERS APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2014

L.U. Member Name Claim Amount L.U. Member Name Claim Amount No. Number Number No. Number Number INTERNATIONAL UNION 1 430903 DURMAJ, CHESTER A. 104632 2,200.00 384 515243 STAPLETON, CHARLES J. 104656 2,200.00 ALL ITEMS ARE MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE U.S.A. 1 709127 MC GEEVER, JOSEPH 104611 2,200.00 387 800825 ELLIS, DOTY 104593 2,200.00 1 777620 MC KEE, JAMES 104573 2,200.00 395 405959 MC LEMORE, EUGENE 104657 2,200.00 Leather Varsity Jacket 13. Black varsity jacket with top grade Belt Buckle 3 788452 BOGARD, JOHN D. 104576 2,200.00 397 611948 CASH, BOBBY L. 104658 2,200.00 1. NEW ITEM 6. leather sleeves. Two leather trim Polished brass belt buckle with 3 779364 CAPITANELLI, JOHN J. 104612 2,200.00 397 736141 MURPHY, EDWARD S. 104659 2,200.00 Moisture-Management Polos slash pockets, two flat covered Ironworkers logo emblem. 3-3/4”X 2-1/4” 3 620466 GASIOR, JAMES F. 104633 2,200.00 399 989684 HATCH, ALAN R. 104623 2,200.00 100% polyester polos with accent pockets, quilt lining and inside $30 striped collar & sleeve embroidery. 3 753411 HANEY, DANNY E. 104574 2,200.00 404 390547 MERVINE, EDWARD E. 104660 2,200.00 pockets. Ironworkers embroidery Available in black and white. on left chest. 3 622688 HENDERSON, DONALD D. 104634 2,200.00 424 571501 LAWLOR, ROBERT J. 104594 2,200.00 (M-XL)$32 (2XL) $34 (3XL) $36 Lockback Knife (S-XL)$175 (2XL) $190 (3XL) $200 14. 5” lockback with leather carrying pouch. 433 488703 BAXTER, CLARK C. 104595 2,200.00 3 706644 TURNER, RAYMOND 104575 2,200.00 NEW ITEM (4XL)$210 Logo on pouch & engraving on knife handle. 5 402295 HALE, JAMES W. 104635 2,200.00 433 1022842 DELLING, RICHARD E. 104625 2,000.00 2. $49 Fleece Pullover OPTIONAL: full color seal embroidery 433 858904 HASHIMOTO, MELVIN K. 104624 2,200.00 on back ADD $25 7 628297 MC KINNON, MICHAEL F. 104636 2,200.00 Black fleece pullover 7 548341 SENECAL, GEORGE H. 104577 2,200.00 433 642994 ROUHIER, NEIL 104596 2,200.00 with 1/4 zip collar and Hooded Sweatshirt Money Clip Ash Gray, 12.5 oz. fleece sweatshirt Ironworkers seal die struck Your home 11 624748 RADCLIFFE, GEORGE M. 104637 2,200.00 433 884106 WILSON, BRADLEY C. 104626 2,200.00 left sleeve embroidery. 7. with hood and side pockets. Full 15. with antique gold finish. 12 420181 BUSH, WILLIAM 104578 2,200.00 444 495067 TONIONI, VALENTINO 104661 2,200.00 (M-XL)$38 (2XL) $39 (3XL) $41 (4XL)$43 zip front with 1-color left chest & $16 financing 15 1322933 STONICK, ROBERT A. 104613 1,750.00 444 595244 WIESE, GROVER E. 104597 2,200.00 full color back imprint. 16. 16 199570 IACARINO, LAWRENCE 104638 2,200.00 502 828465 MINNIER, CARL 104598 2,000.00 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. 17 825950 BURTON, GARY W. 104614 2,000.00 508 1106100 BIERNAT, EDWARD 104627 2,000.00 3. resource denim shirt with button-down 10. $3.50 17 470035 RAPER, HOYT E. 104615 2,200.00 512 690392 HARRIS, LEON G. 104628 2,200.00 collar. Ironworkers “Elvis” logo 8. 9. 17 1004580 SIMMONS, ROBERT M. 104579 1,750.00 512 778248 MC CLAIN, ROBERT F. 104662 2,200.00 embroidery above pocket. NEW ITEM ® 21 1094382 SMITH, BILLY H. 104639 2,200.00 512 607049 SERR, HENRY F. 104663 2,200.00 (M-XL)$34 (2XL) $36 (3XL) $38 The Union Plus (4XL)$39 Two-Toned Crystal Watch 24 975595 RODRIGUEZ, ARTURO L. 104640 2,200.00 516 1428495 BROOKS, EDGAR C. 104601 1,150.00 11. “Tools” Logo “Reel” Logo Two-toned scratch-resistant sapphire “Elvis” Logo 24 993303 STOVER, RALPH W. 104641 2,000.00 516 1182705 JENSEN, RICHARD M. 104600 1,750.00 Cap crystal watch. Includes stainless steal, Mortgage program 4. NEW ITEM Cotton cap with velcro closure. adjustable band and case, and is 25 429476 FREE, MELVIN A. 104580 2,200.00 516 888898 UMBENHOWER, ROGER W. 104599 2,000.00 Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Choose from 3 different logos. weather resistant to 330 ft. provides: 518 768895 MORRIS, VERNON S. 104602 2,000.00 (Please list in description) $15 25 699224 VAN EVER, KENNETH G. 104582 2,000.00 Black 100% cotton long-sleeve tee 17. Men’s/Ladies - $150 518 1181682 SCHROEER, WALTER J. 104603 1,750.00 25 537931 VIERK, ROBERT R. 104581 2,200.00 with Ironworkers seal on chest Ash Gray T-Shirt 29 1253024 CONLY, WAYNE G. 104642 1,750.00 527 463307 TURNER, MELVIN 104604 2,000.00 and “Union Ironworkers” on 100% cotton 5.4 oz. short sleeve 18. • Exclusive benefits for left sleeve. Men’s Rings 29 640784 GABRIEL, TOMMY K. 104616 2,200.00 580 1260636 COSTON, DONALD 104665 1,750.00 with pocket. Has 2-location imprint union families (M-XL)$16 (2XL) $18 (3XL) $20 (4XL) $22 on front left pocket & full back. Sculpted in solid 10k gold 37 757018 THOMPSON, DANIEL E. 104583 2,200.00 580 1034891 CREEGAN, PETER J. 104666 2,000.00 (M-XL)$13 (2XL) $14 (3XL) $15 or jeweler’s alpha metal 58 640118 RAINEY, CHARLES L. 104618 2,200.00 580 735256 RZESZUT, EDWARD A. 104667 2,200.00 with gemstone. • Access to knowledgeable Quilt Lined Vest 12. (4XL)$16 58S 1295889 WILLIAMS, CHARLES J. 104617 1,750.00 580S 676650 CORNELY, NIKOLAUS 104664 2,000.00 Call for pricing. mortgage professionals 5. 12oz. 100% cotton duck vest Lightweight Jacket 19. 66 1423924 CEBALLOS, ROBERTO 104619 1,150.00 584 1046092 MENEES, WALTER 104668 2,200.00 with 2 side pockets and 8 oz. Black lightweight voyager jacket with 20. • Wide range of financing 68 467488 WATTS, RICHARD L. 104643 2,200.00 623 389918 FONTENOT, ELLIOTT 104669 2,200.00 quilted lining. Ironworkers “Elvis” laundered polyester/cotton poplin Travel Mug 21. logo embroidery on left chest. 16 oz. dishwasher-safe 70 725314 CLEMENT, JOSEPH D. 104644 2,200.00 623 359920 HEBERT, MILTON J. 104670 2,200.00 outer shell, nylon taffeta lining, and options from Wells Fargo (M-XL)$43.50 (2XL) $48 (3XL) $51 (4XL) $54 embroidery on front left chest. travel mug with snap lid 625 676061 CHING, JOHN Y. 104671 2,200.00 Home Mortgage 75 704172 CROUCH, JIMMY J. 104645 2,200.00 (M-XL)$55 (2XL) $59 (3XL) $61 and Ironworkers seal. $8 86 1058803 BARTLEY, BLAINE D. 104646 2,200.00 625 656658 PLUNKETT, EDWARD K. 104605 2,200.00 (4XL)$64 86 881248 KELLY, LEONARD A. 104584 2,000.00 704 718324 LERCH, CHARLES E. 104607 2,200.00 Call today! 86 414639 KUHN, NEIL E. 104647 2,200.00 720 1270053 HOLMES, PERLEY J. 104674 1,750.00 ORDER FORM 86 607438 YAHN, CLYDE W. 104648 2,200.00 720 1004822 SLOBODIAN, DENNIS P. 104608 2,200.00 721 598501 ANDERSON, GEORGE 104675 2,200.00 1-800-848-6466 89 1248425 LEGRAND, AL J. 104620 1,750.00 ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY SIZE PRICE AMOUNT 89 712296 POGGENPOHL, EDWARD W. 104585 2,200.00 721 600285 MARCHI, SILVANO 104609 2,200.00 Name Or visit 92 392751 MATHEWS, CHARLIE C. 104649 2,200.00 765 1445777 HARRIS, JASON P. 104676 500.00 92 662646 MC NEAL, JAMES E. 104586 2,200.00 769 613584 BLAIR, ARNOLD R. 104629 2,200.00 Address UnionPlus.org/Mortgage 92 688397 WILLIAMSON, EARNEST N. 104650 2,200.00 771 1182329 WOLOSHYN, JOHN W. 104610 1,750.00 782 480112 HARPER, EDD N. 104630 2,200.00 97 1035242 MEIER, MAURICE C. 104587 2,000.00 City State Zip 103 330931 MILLAY, JOHN W. 104588 2,200.00 786 659342 LA BELLE, MAURICE 104678 2,200.00 111 953496 SCHUEY, STEVEN L. 104651 2,000.00 786 576973 VOSS, ERIC 104677 2,200.00 Phone Local # 155 194584 COLLINS, FARRELL B. 104652 2,200.00 790 631954 GILBERT, JOHN R. 104606 2,000.00 Sub-Total 808 419914 MC BRIDE, PAUL A. 104672 2,200.00 Make Check or Money Order Payable to: K&R Industries 197 609844 MURPHY, JOHN 104589 2,200.00 VA Sales Tax 808 857262 MORROW, ARTHUR M. 104673 2,200.00 Member # Send completed form and check to: 201 932127 MOORE, AIREY S. 104653 2,000.00 Shipping 808 1146209 SUMLIN, LARRY R. 104631 2,200.00 207 1249193 KOPCZAK, KARL 104654 1,750.00 IW Fulfillment TOTAL 340 459204 POLASEK, EMERY C. 104621 2,200.00 • All orders are shipped UPS surface. P.O. Box 220690 TOTAL DEATH BENEFITS PAID:...... 218,850.00 • Please allow 3 weeks for delivery. ® 361 535241 THOMAS, PAUL E. 104590 2,200.00 Chantilly, Virginia 20153 Under $50 - $9.50 Union Plus is a registered trademark of Shipping & Union Privilege. 378 1083912 CLAYBORN, EARL R. 104622 2,000.00 • No minimum orders required. $51 to $100 - $11.50 • Virginia residents add 5% state sales tax to Sub-Total. Handling: 378 685543 COPPING, RUSSELL 104592 2,200.00 DISAPPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2014 Questions? Call: (800) 789-0072 $101 & Up - $13.50 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of • Canadian orders may be subject to GST. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. © 2013 Wells Fargo 378 827254 TORRES, FIDEL R. 104591 2,200.00 580 589036 MARCY, GEORGE F. 104679 IN ARREARS • All listed prices are in U.S. funds. Bank, N.A. NMLSR ID 399801 All Proceeds Benefit the John H. Lyons Sr. Scholarship Foundation 30 Shop online at www.iwstore.org for access to our clearance items! 11/2011

20004_IWJunJul14_X.indd 30 6/26/14 5:02 PM CUSTOMIZED GIFT ITEMS AND APPAREL CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS OF THE IRONWORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ALL ITEMS ARE MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE U.S.A.

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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Phone Local # Make Check or Money Order Payable to: K&R Industries Sub-Total VA Sales Tax Member # Send completed form and check to: Shipping IW Fulfillment TOTAL • All orders are shipped UPS surface. P.O. Box 220690 • Please allow 3 weeks for delivery. Chantilly, Virginia 20153 Under $50 - $9.50 Shipping & • No minimum orders required. $51 to $100 - $11.50 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. 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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