Local 7 in the News: UMass Medical School 

Brothers and Sisters,

We’re excited to highlight this feature of the recent topping-off ceremony of the UMass Chan Medical School, where Local 7 members have been hard at work. With 5,873 steel beams and columns locked into place, members should feel proud that their hard work will ensure that researchers and students will have a safe place to work and learn for years to come.

Read here

This 350,000-square-foot building will open in 2024 and will house research for a new generation of life-saving discoveries and other breakthroughs in the way of modern medicine.

Congratulations to all members involved in the project!

 

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro 
President

Calling all tradeswomen!

Union Sisters,

Local 7 is proud to announce an exciting opportunity to unite with tradeswomen from across the region at the first-ever Women Build Boston conference!


Women Build Boston
Encore Boston Harbor Resort & Casino
Saturday, October 8 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Meals and refreshments will be provided.


Join fellow tradeswomen for a day of networking, learning, and leadership development opportunities. All are welcome, from apprentices to experienced journeypersons.

To book a room at Encore, visit this link. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis through today, September 14. For information regarding free parking, click here.

Sign up today and be sure to spread the word! To learn more and register, visit WomenBuildBoston.com.

 

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Growing worker power: All day, every day! 

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Brothers and Sisters,

This Labor Day, we joined our Brothers and Sisters in the movement for breakfast and a rally hosted by the Greater Boston Labor Council. We heard from workers across industries about our ongoing fights and the issues affecting our members and families. 

We also heard a special keynote from Vice President Kamala Harris. The Biden-Harris administration is the most pro-labor administration our country has seen. They have done incredible work for union members through their policies on infrastructure, federal aid, and project labor agreements. 

We are at an exciting moment in history— when this year, month after month, week after week, the news is reporting that worker power is on the rise! 

At Local 7, we are proud to work with you to ensure that our workplaces are safe, and we thank you for your commitment to our union and to our movement. 


In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro 
President

Local 7 Sporting Clays Outing

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Brothers and Sisters,
 

We hope you will join us in supporting our injured Local 7 members at the Sporting Clays Fundraiser. Registration is open! 

WHEN: 9 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2022
WHERE: Conway Sportsman’s Club, 193 Elmer Road, Conway, MA, 10341

Ticket Information:
$25 per dinner-only ticket (A chicken dinner will be served)
$120 per individual 
$150 with team registration of four or more
$200 per shooting station sponsor

All participants will receive 100 round shoot, a chicken dinner, refreshments, a goodie bag, cigars, and a chance to win a black powder rifle package!

For more information regarding tickets, please contact John Pretola at (413) 297-2157 or johnnypre@yahoo.com. Please make checks payable to “Ironworkers Local 7 Clays” and mail checks to 55 Beverly Drive, Westfield, MA, 01085.

Please download this flyer for:

  • Registration form
  • Event details
  • Rules and safety guidelines

Note: You can shoot without an FID card or an LTC as long as someone else legally transports the shotgun to the club, or you can share a gun with a team member. 

Thank you for supporting this worthy cause and we hope to see you there!
 
 

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro 
President

Vote today!

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Brothers and Sisters,

Please remember to place your vote in the Massachusetts primary election TODAY until 8 p.m.

You’ll find voter resources and information at this link: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elevoterresources.htm

As you head to the polls, please consider voting for labor-friendly candidates endorsed by the MA Building Trades Unions:
  • Maura Healey for Governor
  • Kim Driscoll for Lieutenant Governor
  • Shannon Liss-Riordan for Attorney General
  • Bill Galvin for Secretary of State
  • Diana DiZoglio for State Auditor
We know we count on these candidates to support good union jobs, family-sustaining benefits, and strong worker protections. 


In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President
 

Labor Day 2022: Celebrating workers today and always. 

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Brothers and Sisters,

This Labor Day is about all of us coming together, as a movement, for more than 130 years. We celebrate workers who have fought bravely throughout our history to make our country prosperous and fair in the face of brutal working conditions and fear of retaliation and who continue to fight together today. 

We know first-hand that a strong labor movement is essential to supporting a strong middle class — and it’s no surprise to us that support for unions is surging across America.  

Across professions, we’ve fought and won essential protections and benefits alongside our union Brothers and Sisters including the highest workplace and industry standards, minimum wage and overtime protections, and the right to a secure retirement. 

Together, we have persevered to create infrastructure that promotes safe workplaces, builds strong communities, and advocates for economic security for all.

On behalf of all of us at Local 7, thank you for your hard work, expertise, and dedication to our craft. We hope you all have a safe, enjoyable Labor Day, and take a moment to rest and be proud of all that we’ve accomplished together.

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager
Iron Workers Local 7

Training Class Updates ft. new Welding Shop opportunities 

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Brothers and Sisters,

As we enter September, our union is proud to announce several new training opportunities.

The Welding Shop will be open for the month of September on a first come, first serve basis: Monday through Thursday, 4-7 p.m.

We ask that you please use this opportunity to obtain any welding certifications you might need before the next cohort of 2nd-year apprentices is scheduled for October, as the shop will be at full capacity when these classes take place.

Other training opportunity updates:

  • The Unbonded Post-Tensioning Certification Class begins on October 22. Please call the apprenticeship office to sign up as there is still availability.
  • The MEWP Certification Aerial Lift Class on Saturday, September 10 is currently full. We’ll share information regarding another class in the near future.

Thank you for your attention to these updates!

In solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro 
President

Early Voting Ends This Friday!

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Brothers and Sisters,

Unavailable to vote on Election Day? You can vote in the Massachusetts primary early, from now until this Friday, September 2! 

You’ll find early voting times and locations at this link.

As you head to the polls to exercise your civic rights, remember that the MA Building Trades Unions have endorsed the following candidates:

  • Maura Healey for Governor
  • Kim Driscoll for Lieutenant Governor
  • Shannon Liss-Riordan for Attorney General
  • Bill Galvin for Secretary of State
  • Diana DiZoglio for State Auditor

We can count on these candidates to deliver good union jobs, family-sustaining benefits, and strong worker protections.

If you aren’t able to vote early, please vote on Election Day, Tuesday, September 6, in person! For more information, please visit this link.

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro
President

Moose Run 2022!

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Brothers and Sisters,

Local 7 is proud to hold our annual Moose Run motorcycle ride on Sunday, September 25, in memory of Ronald “Moose” Morse and all of our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

WHEN: Registration starts at 9 a.m. with kickstands up at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Beginning at the Local 7 Union Hall and proceeding to AJ’s Bar (11 Tracy Lane, Hudson, NH)

Thank you for supporting this worthy cause organized by the Boston Union Iron Workers Motorcycle Club. We hope to see you and your family there!

 

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro 
President

Upcoming Training Opportunities

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Brothers and Sisters,

Local 7 is proud to lead the industry in safety, training, and technology, and to keep members up-to-date on industry best practices.

We are excited to introduce two upcoming training opportunities for members. Both courses will be held at the Iron Workers Local 7 Union Hall in South Boston.

MEWP Certification Aerial Lift Class (4 hours)
Saturday, September 10
7 a.m. — 11 a.m.

Unbonded Post-Tensioning Certification Class (40 hours)
Saturdays | 7 a.m. — 5 p.m.

  • October 22
  • October 29
  • November 5
  • November 12

Please call the apprentice office at 617-268-0707 to register. We hope to see you there!

In Solidarity,

Michael Hess
Business Manager

Mike Doucette
Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Pecoraro 
President