Standing Down and Speaking Out for Recovery 

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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. 

Celebration of Life for Brother Charles “Chuck” J. D. Neulist, III

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Brothers and Sisters,
 
It’s with deep sadness that we share that Brother Charles “Chuck” J. D. Neulist, III has passed away. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Please join a celebration of Charles’s life next Saturday, September 16.

Celebration of Life:
Saturday, September 16, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gately Funeral Home
79 West Foster Street
Melrose, MA 02176
In Unity, 

Frank Murray
President

Local 7 Rally for Bridget Nee-Walsh

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Brothers and Sisters,

Support Local 7’s Bridget Nee-Walsh at the Local 7 and Local 25 Teamsters rally for Bridget Nee-Walsh for Boston City Council!

When: Tuesday 8/29 @ 4 PM
Where: 544 Main St. Charlestown, MA, 02129

We look forward to seeing you there!

In Unity,
Ironworkers Local 7 

Local 7 Retiree Cookout

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The Annual Retiree Cookout is quickly approaching! Please join us tomorrow, August 8 at 11:00 A.M. at Local 7 headquarters to enjoy time with our union’s most experienced members. All members are welcome! All members who are in good standing will receive a years of service pin. 

WHAT: Local 7 Retiree Cookout
WHEN: Tuesday, August 8 at 11:00 AM
WHERE: Local 7 Union Hall (195 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 02127)

Sincerely,
Ironworkers Local 7 

2023 Local 7 Golf Tournament 

Brothers and Sisters,

Thank you to all who came out to take part in the Ironworkers Local 7 Golf Tournament!

It was a great day to catch up, relax and connect with members who are new to our union as well as old friends. We’re proud of Local 7 Ironworkers —  team players on and off the job site!

In Solidarity,
Ironworkers Local 7

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No Stigmas. Only Solidarity. 

Members, friends and families of the Building Trades: You’re Invited!

Members and Friends,

Join your union brothers and sisters from more than 14 trade unions for a morning meeting of solidarity and strength.

All Building Trades Union members, family, and friends are invited to attend and speak.

Where: Sheetmetal 17 Training Center, 1181 Adams St., Boston

When: Saturday, July 8th 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Learn more here.

We hope to see you there!

In Solidarity, 
Local 7

Announcing BUTS 2nd Annual Gala

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Brothers and Sisters,

Join us for this year’s second annual gala hosted by the Boston Union Trade Sisters!


Local 7 will be raffling off 30 tickets for the event during this month’s union meeting on Wednesday, June 28 at 5 p.m.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

In Solidarity,
Ironworkers Local 7

Celebrating 2023 Graduating Apprentices!

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Brothers and Sisters,

We are extremely proud to congratulate the newest graduates of Local 7’s JATC! These graduates have learned our trade over three years of our industry-leading training program, and we are thrilled to usher them into the next phase of their careers as licensed journeypersons.

Our graduates are well prepared to excel on project sites throughout the region and we are proud to welcome them all into the ranks of our union’s skilled, hardworking, driven Local 7 professionals. We can’t wait to see the tremendous contributions they will make to our union and to our region going forward.

Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to our graduates!

In Solidarity,
Ironworkers Local 7