Iron Workers Local No. 396

A building will not stand without the contributions of iron workers. They set steel beams and bolt together the steel that frames high-rise buildings. They place and secure reinforcing steel (rebar) for concrete structures and roads and perform steel work for bridges. Iron workers also build towers, move machinery and erect sheeting. Iron workers must be drug free, possess excellent balance and be able to work at all heights. They must follow safety rules to ensure safety for themselves and their co-workers. Through this apprenticeship program, iron worker apprentices receive four years of preparation combining on-the-job training with 160 hours of each year of classroom training.