Reminder to vote in the Massachusetts primary elections TOMORROW!

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Get more information about polling times and locations by visiting: mass.gov/vote. Be sure to vote for labor-friendly candidates who will support goals and initiatives that benefit Ironworkers Local 7 members. We have endorsed the following candidates with that criteria in mind:

Show your support for Nick Collins’ reelection campaign by attending this evening’s event at Post 146! Senator Collins supports the labor movement and taking care of the nation’s veterans. Today, we will all stand in solidarity with him to return that support.

📆 TODAY: Thursday, August 27
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 John P. McKeon AmVets – Post 146, 4 Hill Top St, Boston, MA 02124

Are you ready to walk for a great cause and get some fresh air? Don’t forget: the annual Walk for Wellness is coming up soon! On Sunday, September 13 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. we’re gathering together with our union brothers and sisters at the Hope Center in Braintree. All are welcome at this family-friendly event!

📆 Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Hope Center, 2015 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184

Can’t make it? You can always show your support by making a donation to the recovery fund. Visit https://massbuildingtrades.org/donate/ to learn more!

🌧️ The rain date, if needed, is Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Calling ALL MEMBERS of Local 7:

Join us TOMORROW to support Congressman Lynch and Senator Collins for reelection. We will be knocking on doors, sharing informative flyers, and discussing all the reasons that these two candidates are GOOD for our industry and our community.

📆 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
📍 Iron Workers Local 7 Union Hall, 195 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127

Apprentices, active members, retirees, and friends are all welcome! See you there.

Vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday, September 1, 2026! Be sure to vote for labor-friendly candidates who will support goals and initiatives that benefit Ironworkers Local 7 members. Local 7 has endorsed the following candidates with that in mind:

You can also vote early or participate in Vote by Mail. Find out more by visiting: mass.gov/vote

Early voting starts tomorrow, August 22!

Calling ALL MEMBERS of Local 7:

Join us to support Congressman Lynch and Senator Collins for reelection. We will be knocking on doors, sharing informative flyers, and discussing all the reasons that these two candidates are GOOD for our industry and our community.

• Thursday, August 20 at 3 PM
• Saturday, August 22 at 9 AM

Meet up at Iron Workers Local 7 Union Hall, 195 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127.

Apprentices, active members, retirees, and friends are all welcome! See you there.

We regret to announce the death of our Brother Kenneth H. Backlund, Sr. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Visitation was held on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM
Quealy & Son Funeral Home
116 Adams Street
Abington, MA 02351

Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Bridgets Church on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Frank Murray
President

We regret to announce the death of our Brother Derek R. Huer on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Visiting Hours:
Friday, August 21, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
MacDonald Funeral Home
1755 Ocean Street
Marshfield, MA 02050

Interment will be private.

Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Frank Murray
President

We regret to announce the death of our Brother Franklin “Frankie” C. Zumpfe on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
St. Ignatius Parish
St. Martin Church 
120 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878

Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Frank Murray
President