Ornamental

Iron Workers Union Statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers is deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers is deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
  • Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this devastating event.
  • We stand in solidarity with the city of Baltimore and all involved as they navigate this challenging time.
  • The Iron Workers Union (IW) represents 130,000 ironworkers in North America who work in construction on bridges; structural steel; ornamental, architectural, clean energy, and miscellaneous metals; rebar; and in fabrication shops.

Iron Workers Union Boast Preliminary Agreement Between Biden Administration and Intel

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pivotal partnership between the Biden administration and Intel marks a groundbreaking moment as the Department of Commerce announces a preliminary agreement. This agreement, facilitated under the CHIPS and Science Act, designates up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and billions more in loans for Intel. This investment will fuel the construction and expansion of Intel facilities across Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon, pushing a new era of UNION JOB creation and innovation.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pivotal partnership between the Biden administration and Intel marks a groundbreaking moment as the Department of Commerce announces a preliminary agreement.
  • This agreement, facilitated under the CHIPS and Science Act, designates up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and billions more in loans for Intel.
  • Some ironworkers are already seeing the benefits of Intel's development, "Iron Workers Local 172 is currently fully employed and active at the New Albany, Ohio Intel site with 156 members."
  • Iron Workers Local 847 covers portions of Arizona and New Mexico and will put more than 250 ironworkers to work at Intel.

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

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The company’s story of beating the odds to make it big is truly inspirational.

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

Dallas Contractor Sets Monumental Record in Safety

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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

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

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

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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

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

Global Turf & Ornamental Chemical Input Market Expected to Grow at 4.4% CAGR During 2023-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 18, 2023

According to the report, the Turf & Ornamental Chemical Input Market is expected to witness a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period.

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  • According to the report, the Turf & Ornamental Chemical Input Market is expected to witness a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period.
  • Turf and Ornamental chemicals, including fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators, are essential for the growth and protection of plants in the turf and ornamental industry.
  • The increasing development of golf courses and sports fields is a key trend driving the Turf & Ornamental Chemical Input Market.
  • North America is currently the largest market for Turf & Ornamental Chemical Input, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico demonstrating massive adoption of sports fields and controlled turf plant growth.

ICL Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Net financing expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $49 million, up versus $14 million in the corresponding quarter of last year.

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  • Net financing expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $49 million, up versus $14 million in the corresponding quarter of last year.
  • Tax expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were $84 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 33%, compared to $540 million in the corresponding quarter of last year.
  • In connection with ICL’s second quarter 2023 results, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of 6.32 cents per share, or approximately $81 million, versus 29.18 cents per share, or approximately $375 million, in the second quarter of last year.
  • The dividend will be payable on September 13, 2023, to shareholders of record as of August 30, 2023.

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

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Monday, July 24, 2023

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

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

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

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

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

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

Iron Workers Union endorses President Joe Biden for Second Term

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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

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