UNION DIRECTORY
- International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers
Members of this union apply insulation to pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts, refrigeration equipment and other surfaces requiring thermal control of temperatures. The responsibilities of these mechanics, improvers and apprentices also include the manufacture, fabrication, assembling, molding, erection, spraying, pouring, mixing, hanging, preparation, application, adjusting, alteration, repairing, dismantling, reconditioning, corrosive control, testing and maintenance of heat or frost insulation. Workers also handle insulation materials made of fiberglass, rubber, calcium silicate and urethane. Asbestos workers also do removal of asbestos containing material.
Headquarters:
9602 Martin Luther King Highway
Lanham, MD 20706
www.insulators.org
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
The Boilermakers are a diverse union of workers in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, professional emergency medical services, repair and related industries. Boilermakers build and repair ships, fishing boats, ferries, barges, cranes, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, plate and structural fabrications among other things. These skilled workers often use acetylene torches, power grinders and other equipment for welding, burning, cutting, rigging, layout and bolting. Its hard work, and heavy lifting and dedication to the craft is required.
The Boilermakers union consists of 63 local lodges, 1 district lodge, and 1 national lodge.
Headquarters:
753 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
www.boilermakers.org
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The IBEW represents workers in the electrical industry including construction, gas and electric utilities, telecommunications, railroads and government agencies. Construction and residential electricians work in all phases of the electrical construction and service industry. Their worksites ranges from single-family residences to state-of- the-art industrial plants. Inside wire workers may install and maintain conduits, switches and converters, as well as wire lighting, to complex systems incorporating computerization and high technology. Electricians work in the electric sign industry and increasingly perform more work in the installation of fiber optics and voice/data/video equipment.
Headquarters:
900 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.ibew.org
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
The Teamsters represent 1.4 million working men and women in virtually every occupation throughout the United States and Canada - including many in the construction industry.
Two-thirds of Teamsters members work in one of five divisions: Warehouse, Parcel, Freight, Public Employees and Industrial Trades. The Public Employees sector is the union's fastest-growing division.
Teamsters members are also spread out geographically. The largest concentrations of Teamsters are in the regions in the Central and Eastern states.
Headquarters:
25 Louisiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.teamster.org
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
BAC represents all skilled trowel trades workers, including bricklayers, tile setters, plasterers, cement masons, marble masons, restoration workers, and terrazzo and mosaic workers. Their work can be seen on many buildings, homes, stadiums, monuments and landmarks throughout the United States and Canada.
BAC craftworkers routinely demonstrate their talents at trade shows, Union Industries Shows, and apprentice contests. Members belong to roughly 155 Locals in the United States and Canada.
Headquarters:
620 F Street, NW
Washington DC 20004
www.bacweb.org
International Union of Elevator Constructors
Elevator ConstructorsThe IUEC represent the most qualified and trained elevator constructors in the world. Members assemble, install and replace elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways and similar equipment in new and old buildings. Elevator constructors also maintain and repair this equipment once it is in service, as well as modernize older equipment.
Headquarters:
7154 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
www.iuec.org
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
PaintersIUPAT members work in one or more of several crafts: painting, wallpaper hanging, glazing (glass work), drywall and taping, floor covering, and sign and display work.
Painters and paperhangers work in industrial, commercial and residential settings, from bridges and ships to interior walls of office buildings and homes. Drywall finishers tape, fill in and smooth seams in sheets of drywall. Glaziers prepare and install various kinds of glass, mirrors, metal framing and doors/entrances to buildings. Floor coverers work with resilient floors, as well as carpet and decorative coverings. Exterior sign and display work, like billboards, is another choice. Other types of work are convention display and show decorators.
Headquarters:
1750 New York Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20006
www.iupat.org
Laborers International Union of North America
LIUNAthe Laborers International Union of North Americais the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees.
LIUNA members are on the forefront of the construction industry a sector that is a powerhouse of 12 million workers producing 5 percent of our countries economic output.
Headquarters:
905 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.liuna.org
Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the United States and Canada
Cement MasonsOPCMIA members represent skilled plasterers, cement masons, shophands and associated members. Plasterers finish interior walls and ceilings of buildings, apply plaster on masonry, metal, wirelath or gypsum.
Bridges, canals, dams, reservoirs, roads and many other engineering feats would be impossible without the skills of OPCMIA cement masons. Cement masons are responsible for all concrete construction, including pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, wall tops, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paving and other concrete construction.
OPCMIA members belong to 100 local unions, 4 district councils, 17 state conferences, and 3 provincial conferences.
Headquarters:
11720 Beltsville Drive, Suite 700
Beltsville, MD 20705
Ph: (301) 623-1000
Fax: (301) 623-1032
www.opcmia.org
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
SMWIA members work in several industries. Sheet metal workers fabricate, install and service heating, venting, and air conditioning systems; blowpipe and industrial systems; metal roofing; coping and flashing; and stainless steel work for restaurants, kitchens and hospitals. They prepare shop and field drawings manually and with computer programs. Members also provide HVAC/R service.
Headquarters:
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.smwia.org
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada
PlumbersUA is a multi-craft union that represents plumbers and pipe, sprinkler, and refrigerator fitters, as well as service technicians. All of these jobs require the installation, remodeling or maintenance of systems that carry water, steam, air and other liquids or gases necessary for sanitation, industrial production, heating and air conditioning, and many other uses. Workers measure, cut, and bend pipe, as well as weld, braze, caulk, solder, glue or thread joints at residential and commercial job sites.
Headquarters:
Three Park Place
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 269-2000
Fax: (410) 267-0262
www.ua.org
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
Members of the Roofers union install new roofs and remove old roofs using a variety of materials. Roofers install hot built-up and single-ply roofing systems on mostly commercial/industrial structures. Waterproofers install moisture-resistant products on below-grade structures and other surfaces to prevent water intrusion into buildings. The work is performed in all weather conditions. Members also operate a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with the installation of roofing and waterproofing products.
The union includes 78 locals and 11 district councils.
Headquarters:
1660 L Street, NW. Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
www.unionroofers.com
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
The skilled members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters touch every aspect of a construction project. The Carpenters Union offers apprenticeships in a variety of craft skills. They include: Cabinetmakers, Millworkers, Carpenters, Floor Coverers, Framers, Residential Carpenters, Interior Systems Carpenters, Lathers, Millwrights, and Pile Drivers.
Headquarters:
101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
National Ironworkers Training Program for American Indians
The National Ironworkers Training Program For American Indians opens the door to Native Americans to enter the Ironworkers Trade by...
Director, Russ Gschwind
National Ironworkers Training Program for American Indians
1819 Beach Street
Broadview, IL 60155
708-345-2344
Cell 773-206-3312
Fax 708-343-8287