Apprenticeship & Training
The Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship Training Program is a great opportunity. It allows apprentices to receive training in the classroom as well as on the job. Attending class two nights a week, still allowing you to learn on the job while getting paid. Our goal is to educate you in how to safely, efficiently, and effectively perform all aspects of the trade. Class will consist of structural, ornamental, reinforcing, mathematics, welding, rigging, safety, and other courses to help you reach your potential as a Journeyman Iron Worker. The Apprenticeship is a three year program starting out at 60% of Journeyman scale with full benefits. After the first six months you will receive a 10% raise, and another 5% every additional six months until your training is complete. The Iron Workers Local Union 301 has open enrollment and accepts applications at the office during regular business hours Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact the Union Hall for more information about the trade or free brochures and other publications. The Apprenticeship also has a program that will allow you to get a college degree by completing the Apprenticeship and taking a few college courses. If you are interested in a rewarding career in the construction industry with good pay, great benefits, and being able to earn while you learn a trade that will last your entire life, call or email the Union Hall today.
To apply for the Apprenticeship you must have lived in the Jurisdiction of the Iron Workers Local 301 for the previous year, (for information on the counties of our juridiction please see the home page with wage and benefit information). You also will need the following documents : Drivers License, Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or GED, Proof of residence for the prior year in our jurisdiction, and social security card. There is also a $30.00 testing fee that is not due at the time of application, but must be paid before testing. There will be a testing and interview process that is mandatory to get in the Apprenticeship. Any other questions please contact the Union Hall. Drug Testing prior to admission to Apprenticeship is required.
PROBATIONARY MEMBERS
As of January 1, 2007 International started a new program to do away with permit workers. The new program is Probationary membership. Instead of having permit workers the Union will have Probationary members. The dues will be apprentice rate of $33.00 per month instead of $5.00 a week. The Probationary member will be evaluated every six months, and within a year the Probationary member will either be put in the apprenticeship, organized, or terminated. This is a way of giving men and women,who have prior experience doing iron work, the union advantage. As a member of the Union you can earn higher wages than a non-union worker. In most occupations union workers earn 34% more than non-union workers. This would give you the same great health care benefits, retirement, short term disability benefits, and annuity. All of these benefits are listed on our home page on the wage and fringe breakdown. This doesn't even begin to mention that you will be working under a collective bargaining agreement that ensure equal pay and fair treatment. For more information on Probationary Membership contact the Union Hall.
