THE UNION

The local union is the basic unit of the Building Trades. There are locals with only a dozen members and with 30,000 members. Regardless of size, the principle of the operation is the same. A local union is the people in it, and the people are the union. The Manufacturer, the businessman, the doctor, and just about every known group has its own organization.

OUR MANDATE

It being a self-evident fact, plainly demonstrated by past experience, that centralization and unity of action among the mechanics, specialists, skilled workers and all workers in the iron and steel industry of this country is necessary in order to successfully deal with the ever-growing encroachments of organized capital, and the many grievances to which our trade is subjected which require speedy adjustments, and upon the satisfactory settlement of which may hinge the welfare of all brothers and sisters in our craft, therefore, believing that this may best be obtained by united action and effort, thus forming a solid representative organization, each pledged to carry into effect the immortal injunction that "an injury to one is the concern of all," we pledge ourselves to make any reasonable sacrifice in order to uphold these principles and to advance and perpetuate the Union.

OBJECT OF THE UNION

The objects of the International Association shall be to encourage and develop a higher standard of skill, to cultivate feelings of friendship among the craft, to equitably distribute opportunities of employment, to secure by legal and proper means pay commensurate with the hazard, physical and mental taxation and exhaustion and average life endured by members in performing services of the trade, to discourage piece work and promote safe and reasonable methods of work, to cultivate the moral, intellectual, and social conditions for the well-being of all its members, their families and dependents and in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.

HISTORY OF THE IRONWORKERS

The Ironworkers have a long-standing history in the Province of Manitoba.

On May 14, 1904 a charter was issued and Local 82 was organized. It first appeared in the July 1904 Directory of the Bridgeman's Magazine. The Local was suspended in January 1905 and reorganized by 1st President John T. Butler in June 1905. Number 82 was not designated until June 1921, when it became "Mixed". The Charter was revoked on May 31, 1935.

It was then that General Organizer George Holland organized Local 728 with 16 charter members on August 22, 1950 and the rest as they say is History. Local 728 has experienced highs and lows over the years but the pride and hard work of its members remains strong.

 We are located at 895A Century St. just north of Wellington Ave. 

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (closed from 12pm - 1pm for lunch)