Join us on Saturday, February 25 for our 3rd Annual School Supplies Drive! 

Brothers and Sisters,

Join us on Saturday, February 25 for our 3rd Annual School Supplies Drive! Donations will be accepted at the union hall up to the day of the event. Let’s work together to make this the best year yet!

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Announcing the 3rd Annual School Supply Drive!

Brothers and Sisters,

As we kick off the new year, Local 7 is proud to announce the Next Committee’s 3rd Annual School Supply Drive to help students, families, and educators have a successful year!

Since 2021, we have reached over 1,000 people and collected more than $9,000 in supplies. We hope to make this year the best one yet and are seeking donations ahead of the drive on February 25. Each dollar and item will ensure that the school year goes a little smoother for those living in our communities.

To donate, please download this form or stop by the union hall. Thank you for your contributions!

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Highlights from the MLK Day Social event

Brothers and Sisters,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an MLK Day Social event hosted by Ironworkers for Equal Rights and Advocacy (ERA) Committee at the Local 7 Union Hall. 

Attendees heard from local speakers, participated in a raffle, and enjoyed a catered lunch. Speakers included U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Lynch, General Agent and Secretary-Treasurer of the GBBTU Brian Doherty, MA AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Chrissy Lynch, and many others.

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Announcing Local 7’s ERA MLK Day Social event 

Brothers and Sisters,

On Monday, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., please join Local 7’s Ironworkers for Equal Rights and Advocacy (ERA) Committee for an MLK Day Social event.

WHEN: Monday, January 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Local 7 Union Hall- 195 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA

Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 and will include a raffle ticket. Please leave your name and number on the dashboard of your car as you park to ensure you are not towed.

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Toys for Tots Member Donation Drive 

Brothers and Sisters,

This week, members united to donate hundreds of gifts to Toys for Tots to ensure that more children have a very happy holiday.

Members loaded up our gifts at the hall before driving to the Boston Convention Center to hand deliver presents that will reach children and families who need a helping hand this holiday season. 

Thank you for your contributions and we wish you all happy holidays!

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Highlights from the Local 7 Children’s Holiday Party

Brothers and Sisters,

Thank you to our union brothers and sisters, and their families who joined us for a holiday celebration last weekend at the Local 7 Union Hall!

Families posed for photos with Santa and the Grinch and participated in face painting and other fun activities to get into the holiday spirit.

Thank you for attending and we wish you all happy holidays.


In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Holiday 2022 Business Manager’s Message

Brothers and Sisters,
 
As we enter the holiday season and fondly remember our accomplishments of 2022, I hope that you are able to enjoy some well-deserved time off with your loved ones and feel pride as we enter the new year. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members for all that you do. Local 7 is a team and there are no officers without our dedicated membership. In addition, thank you to the officers of Local 7 for your hard work and dedication to our union.
 
2022 was an exciting year for our union with highlights including the Women Build Boston Conference, Boston Higashi School for Autistic Children donation, historic election victories, and so much more.
 
In October, we were proud to highlight our union sisters and allies who joined over 700 women in the building trades across New England for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference. Our members heard from U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Governor-Elect Maura Healey, and many other labor leaders including Local 7’s own Gayann Wilkinson. It was an incredible turnout that showcased the many proud and dedicated women working in Local 7 and throughout the building trades.
 
Recently, the Iron Workers Local 7 Retiree Association donated over $8,000 to the Boston Higashi School for Autistic Children. This money was raised by our dedicated union members during this year’s 18th Annual Golf Tournament and we thank everyone who contributed and supported this event. This donation allowed Local 7 to support the school’s honorable mission of providing critical support and educational services for children with autism. We were thankful for the chance to support this community this giving season.
 
As we enter the new year, we’ll be doing so with our new Governor, Maura Healey, and Lieutenant Governor, Kim Driscoll, both of whom we were proud to support this election season. Healey and Driscoll have long been allies to organized labor and I’m confident they’ll support robust policies to build strong communities and keep working families thriving in Massachusetts for years to come.
 
We have several major projects underway that will continue into 2023 including the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs, the largest private-sector Project Labor Agreement ever signed in our region. This union-built project will create 14,000 jobs over 10 years across the building trades and will include more than 10,000 units of new housing.
 
In addition, our members will be hard at work constructing the new 51-story tower and transportation center at South Station, as well as One Boston Wharf Road, a 17-story tower in the Seaport that will include over 700,000 SF of mixed-use space, two performing arts venues, a park, and retail space. This new project will be home to the city’s largest Net Zero Carbon facility as part of the City of Boston’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050. A green wave is coming to Boston and we’re proud to have Local 7 workers on the front lines to create the buildings of the future.
 
We’re proud to announce our annual Martin Luther King Day event in January complete with a formidable roster of speakers that will include U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, NAACP Boston president Tanisha Sullivan, former state representative and gubernatorial candidate Mel King, and more. More information will be shared as we near the event and we hope to see you there. 
 
As always, thank you all for your hard work and commitment throughout 2022. I wish you all a wonderful and safe holiday season, and look forward to a prosperous 2023.
 
Fraternally,
 
Mike Hess
Business Manager

Local 7 Retiree Association Donates $8,000 to Boston Higashi School

Brothers and Sisters,

This week, the Local 7 Retiree Association was pleased to donate over $8,000, raised from this year’s golf tournament, to the Boston Higashi School for Autistic Children.

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. According to the CDC, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States.

The Boston Higashi School’s mission is to help children and young adults with ASD learn to reach their full potential by providing a broad curriculum that includes academics, art, music, physical education, technology, and social education.

We thank you for your donations this year and for your ongoing dedication to our community!


In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Massachusetts-based scholarship applications are now open!

Brothers and Sisters,

Local 7 is committed to giving back to our communities and supporting the next generation through educational opportunities. In partnership with the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, our union is pleased to award scholarships to the hardworking high school seniors of Local 7 members.

If you are an active Local 7 member and a parent or legal guardian of a high school senior hoping to further their education, don’t miss out on these exciting scholarship opportunities!

Annual AFL-CIO Scholarship and Labor Education Program
The Massachusetts AFL-CIO has announced its 65th Annual AFL-CIO Scholarship and Labor Education Program which administers half a million dollars of scholarship awards on behalf of unions and labor councils throughout the state. Individual awards range from $500 to $16,000 and we encourage any Massachusetts high school senior whose parent or legal guardian is in good standing with Local 7 to apply today.

In order to be eligible, students must be a senior in high school and take the Labor History Exam. Students should register for the scholarship exam by Friday, December 16, 2022. Between February 6, 2023 – February 10, 2023, the scholarship exam will be administered at high schools across Massachusetts. 

To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Massachusetts AFL-CIO website.

2023 Local 7 Memorial Scholarship
The 2023 Local 7 Memorial Scholarship awards three four-year and 16 one-year scholarships, for a potential total of $68,000, to seniors who successfully take the AFL-CIO exam.

In order to be eligible, the student’s parent or legal guardian must be a Local 7 member of good standing. In addition, students must submit a letter to the Local 7 Scholarship Committee stating their interest in taking the AFL-CIO Exam. Please note that winners are selected through an external process by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please view this form.

Best of luck to this year’s applicants!


In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Join us for the Local 7 Children’s Holiday Party

Dear members,

This holiday season, join your union brothers, sisters, and families for a holiday celebration complete with gift-giving and festivities!

Local 7 Children’s Holiday Party
WHEN: Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
WHERE: Local 7 Union Hall, 195 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127

In order to ensure a gift will be available for every child, please email Linda Walker at lwalker@iwlocal7.org or fill out this form with the ages and number of children who will be attending with you. The age limit for gift cards is 9 years old and children must be present to receive their gift. For more information, please view this flyer. 

We hope to see you and your families there to celebrate the holiday season together!

 

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President