Iron Workers Local 5

Chartered in 1901, Iron Workers Local 5 is a progressive Union representing more than 1,000 Iron Workers in the Mid-Atlantic Region, including Journeymen, Apprentices, and Retirees. The company's vision is to move the Iron Working industry into the future. The company will accomplish this through a strong, active membership, aggressive recruitment... of open shop Iron Workers, and energetic new apprentices eager to learn the many facets the company's trade. The heart of the company's jurisdiction is in Washington, DC one look at the citys magnificent architecture, and youll understand why were so proud of the company's local, heritage, and trade. The company also represent Iron Workers in Maryland, Virginia, and a small portion of West Virginia. Each year, the company's Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) equips dozens of Apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this industry. Youve got to have it all together to be an outstanding Iron Worker, period. Most people think of Iron Workers as those nuts that walk on beams in skyscrapers. Thats just one aspect of Iron Work, the most diverse trade in the construction industry. Structural Steel Erection a demanding occupation requiring physical stamina, endurance, and comfort working at great heights. In a buildings infancy, these Iron Workers create its skeleton, or framework. Curtainwall and Window Wall Installation windows are a major part of the architectural design of every building, and walls now incorporate framed-in glass in different shapes and colors. Rigging and Machinery Moving a highly technical (yet under-appreciated) aspect of Iron Work. To coin a phrase, riggers do the heavy lifting, with picks sometimes in the mega-tons. Tools of the trade include cranes, hoists, or even helicopters.Read More