Ironworkers Local 7 members recently joined with the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions (MBTU) to focus on the importance of recovery services and support for workers. Members led a Stand Down at 10 World Trade Center in Boston, and a roundtable discussion with members of the U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA. Several members of the Local 7 Recovery Council spoke, including:
- Glenn Troy, Recovery Specialist, the Laborer’s LEAN program
- Billy Vietze, Member of Ironworkers Local 7
- Dave Donovan, Member of Ironworkers Local 7
- Jay Frasier, Recovery, IBEW 103
- John Christian, Modern Assistance Program
The union also hosted an important roundtable discussion with a variety of leaders and policymakers from the industry, including:
- Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Taryn Williams, Assistant Secretary, Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Ali Khawar, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration
- John Towle: Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Labor
- Doug Parker: Assistant Secretary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Taryn Williams: Assistant Secretary, Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Ali Khawar: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration
- Frank Callahan, President, Massachusetts Building Trades Unions
- Jay Frasier, Business Agent, IBEW Local 103
- Jim McCann, Painters
- John Christian, Modern Assistance Program
Thank you to all who attended this important stand down and roundtable discussion.