Ironworkers Local 720 Union - Official

Ironworkers Local 720 Union - Official This is the official Edmonton Ironworkers' Union Local 720 home page. When we study the lives and experiences of these people, we rediscover our own roots”.
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“The Canada we know was not built by the politicians, soldiers and businessmen who populate our history books. Our country was built on the toil and sweat of people who cleared forests, tilled fields, built canals, railways and cities and laboured in our factories and resource industries. Unions have been fighting on behalf of Canadian workers since 1830. Our own Local has been operating since 194

8. As Alberta began it’s rapid industrialization after World War II worker’s realized the need to be represented collectively in order to protect their trade and advance their voices on the job and in the community. Founding members like Brothers Merrill Baker and Steve Senio were not handed a union but took it upon themselves to build one despite sometimes harsh opposition. The union was initially chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) as Local 312. By 1949 members voted to join the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. Local 720 finally came into being when they were issued a charter on July 6, 1949. Since then generations of Ironworkers have worked for and volunteered their time to create and maintain a strong union. We have come a long way since before the union existed in 1949 when the hourly rate was $1.37 per hour. But a union is a lot more the about wage increases. We have played a positive role in raising safety levels, benefits, providing apprenticeship training and respect for workers on the job. With the help and solidarity of our members Local 720 will continue to build a strong progressive union and a better community for all our families.

Ironworkers Local 720 Show and Shine on Saturday Aug 24, 2024 from 11am till 3pm.Come show off your ride and bring your ...
08/22/2024

Ironworkers Local 720 Show and Shine on Saturday Aug 24, 2024 from 11am till 3pm.

Come show off your ride and bring your family done for some BBQ hotdog, Scoop and Roll Ice cream and try you arm trying to dunk someone in the Dunk Tank

Hear From The Workers
08/18/2024

Hear From The Workers

If you and your co-workers want to be union, we can handle the rest. Our job is to make the process simple so that everyone has an opportunity at a better career, and a better union.

Hear From An Organizer
08/18/2024

Hear From An Organizer

Unionizing gives workers a voice in their work place, better wages, working conditions, and benefits. Your stories are why we do it, Contact an organizer today!

Hello Everyone This Months BTA 50/50 is in support of the Jaspers Wild Fire.
08/15/2024

Hello Everyone

This Months BTA 50/50 is in support of the Jaspers Wild Fire.

Ironworkers Local will be Closed on Monday Aug 5th, 2024 for Heritage Day, will reopen on Tuesday Aug 6th, 2024 for regu...
08/02/2024

Ironworkers Local will be Closed on Monday Aug 5th, 2024 for Heritage Day, will reopen on Tuesday Aug 6th, 2024 for regular hours.

08/02/2024

Brother Willie Mentanko is currently at the Royal Alex Hospital in unit 51 visitors are welcome, He has been in a few different rooms on unit 51 so it’s just best if any visitors check in at the unit desk to inquire about his room number.

07/10/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Wadsworth passed away on Sunday July 7th, 2024.

Arthur Wadsworth has been a member since 1949

Service will be held at Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery (16102 Fort Rd NW Edmonton) on Monday, July 15th at 2pm

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Wadsworth Family

Ironworkers Local 720 will be closed Monday July 1st, 2024, for  Canada Day , Open Regular hours on Tuesday July 2nd, 20...
06/28/2024

Ironworkers Local 720 will be closed Monday July 1st, 2024, for Canada Day , Open Regular hours on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024.

Hope everyone has a great long weekend.

Attached is the link and information regarding Greg's Celebration of Life. I'm sure there are a few people who might lik...
06/26/2024

Attached is the link and information regarding Greg's Celebration of Life. I'm sure there are a few people who might like to see it and please let workers know any thoughts, memories or tributes they wish to share are welcome.

https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/49687/Gregory-Drake/condolences.html -start

Condolences for Gregory Stewart Drake | McInnis & Holloway, Chapel of the Bells

September 9, 1959 – Toronto, Ontario May 24, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta Gregory Drake of Mulmur, ON, beloved husband of Maureen Charles-Drake, loving father of Sarah Drake, and cherished son of Rose Ann and Walter Drake, passed away peacefully at the age of 64 years, on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB. Gregory is survived by his mother Rose Ann Drake, and his sisters, Joan Seymour, Colleen Van Horne, Maureen Sprayson, Suzanne Hoppie, Jeannie Abel, and Karen Doucet. He was predeceased by his father Walter Morris Drake, and his brothers, Michael and Gary Drake. An informal Celebration of Gregory’s Life will be held at the Gibson Centre Rotary Hall (63 Tupper St W, Alliston, ON) on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family and friends are all welcome and are invited to share their thoughts and memories, as well as any photos they may have of Gregory, with everyone. Please join us if you can. If friends so desire, charitable donations in Gregory’s memory may

September 9, 1959 – Toronto, Ontario May 24, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta Gregory Drake of Mulmur, ON, beloved husband of Maureen Charles-Drake, loving father of Sarah Drake, and cherished son of Rose Ann and Walter Drake, passed away peacefully at the age of 64 years, on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Foo...

06/18/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 11 Year Member Kyle Blair passed away on Wednesday June 12th, 2024.

The Family will be holding a reception n Thursday June 20th from 1pm to 5pm at the Leduc Golf Course
5725 Black Gold Dr, Leduc, AB T9E 8C4.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Blair Family

06/12/2024

There will be a Comet (Construction Organizing Membership Education Training) course at the Local Union Hall on Friday June 14th at 9:00am.

Contact Dean Murray 780-446-9305 or at [email protected]

These were found on Saturday June 1st at the Ironworkers Annual Golf Tournament. Contact the Local if they are yours.
06/03/2024

These were found on Saturday June 1st at the Ironworkers Annual Golf Tournament. Contact the Local if they are yours.

05/31/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 11 Year Member Greg Drake passed away on Friday May 24th, 2024.

Celebration of life will be announced on a later date.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Drake Family

05/25/2024

General Meeting Saturday May 25 Starts @ 9am In-Person and Virtual

Ironworkers Local 720 Union Hall will be closed on Monday May 20th, 2024 for Victoria Day.The Union Hall will reopen on ...
05/18/2024

Ironworkers Local 720 Union Hall will be closed on Monday May 20th, 2024 for Victoria Day.
The Union Hall will reopen on Tuesday May 21st, 2024 at 8am.
Enjoy the Long Weekend

GO OILERS GO
05/14/2024

GO OILERS GO

05/14/2024
05/14/2024
05/14/2024

C.O.M.E.T course on Friday June 14th, 2024, held at the Local Union Hall at 9am email Dean at [email protected] to Register

Construction
Organizing
Membership
Education
Training course

05/08/2024

Circus Tickets have been all handed out.

Thank you to everyone who got tickets and enjoy the show

05/07/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 36 Year Member Gordie Wilson passed away on Friday May 3rd, 2024

No service has been announced at this time.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Wilson Family

Ironworkers Local 720 Union - Official Alberta Ironworkers Apprenticeship and Training Plan Local 720 Ironworkers Local ...
05/02/2024

Ironworkers Local 720 Union - Official Alberta Ironworkers Apprenticeship and Training Plan Local 720

Ironworkers Local 720 and Local 725 partnering up at the Red Deer Trade Fair.

Just finished another Gladiator Class.
04/29/2024

Just finished another Gladiator Class.

Brother Dean Murray attends the Day Of Mourning Ceremony. Also a big thank you to Daisy A Day Florist for making the bea...
04/28/2024

Brother Dean Murray attends the Day Of Mourning Ceremony.

Also a big thank you to Daisy A Day Florist for making the beautiful Wreaths!!

Calgary & District Labour CouncilDay of Mourning Wreath CeremonyCity of Calgary Workers Memorial, Edward Place Park, Cit...
04/26/2024

Calgary & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Wreath Ceremony
City of Calgary Workers Memorial, Edward Place Park, City Hall (SE corner), 9th Avenue and Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5E6
April 28, 2024, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Contact: Alex Shevalier, President 403 819-4159
Website: https://www.thecdlc.ca

Wood Buffalo & District Labour CouncilDay of Mourning CeremonyHoward Pew Memorial Park – Waterways, Tolen Drive, Fort Mc...
04/26/2024

Wood Buffalo & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Howard Pew Memorial Park – Waterways, Tolen Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3H1
April 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Contact: [email protected]

Edmonton & District Labour CouncilDay of Mourning Wreath CeremonyGrant Notley Park 116 Street and 100 Avenue, Edmonton, ...
04/26/2024

Edmonton & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Wreath Ceremony
Grant Notley Park 116 Street and 100 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 1W5
April 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Contact: Greg Mady, President 780 940-6797
Website: https://edmontonlabour.ca

04/24/2024

General Meeting Saturday April 27, Starts @ 9am In-Person and Virtual

04/12/2024

Jamie White A members oldest son passed away and they will be holding a celebration of life.

Location: Enoch Cree Nation our lady of mercy church 11:30am Tuesday, April 16.2024

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Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
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Thursday 8am - 12pm
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Friday 8am - 12pm
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