iron498: If you need to renew your Wisconsin weld certs it is required that you retest. The test results must be attached by the renewal. That is the official answer. For those that have been fortunate to send in the
Women who are interested in Construction Trades are encouraged to come and learn what the trades have to offer.
The final Truss is was erected this morning at Chicago Rockford International Airport for AAR Corps. new Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility or MRO for short. The Iron Workers Local 498 did a fantastic job erecting this structure. The erection
First Aid/CPR & Fork lift Training
March 7th and 14th will be First Aid and CPR training and certification. If your cards are expired now would be a good time to get them updated. It will be at the Hall at 6pm. March 21st and 28th
TriState H/W Annual Notice
You will receive a notice denying a claim on your spouse on their first claim of the year, this is normal. You must send a letter to the fund office whether your spouse is covered by another group plan. The
Another Dollar General going up Rat with an outfit from Missouri, Canyon Concrete. We are doing what we have to do. Unfortunately the Dollar Generals around here seem to always be bad. This particular one is relatively small, a one day
Primaries coming. March 15
I know our International has endorsed Hillary for President and I can understand their position, but the rank an file are overwhelmingly supporting Bernie with his lofty goals. One thing is clear the people want REAL change which is why
MRO is coming along. Top notch Local 498 hands doing a phenomenal job with Area Erectors. Work safe brothers.
Get Certified
Reminder:498 Journeyman who would like to renew their weld certification, the weld shop is open on Monday evenings with Paul Kauffman. Use the slow time to prepare for the busy time and make yourself more employable. The weld shop is
Coming up.
498 members: OSHA 30 will be Feb. 6,7,13, and 14th. Let Eva or me know. Now is a good time to get current if you haven’t been or have lost your card. Also, weld test is scheduled for Saturday March
