January 2021 Connector is out!! Check it out here. I didn’t get this in the Newsletter, but today I finally persuaded the Tri-State Welfare board to stop requiring the proof of qualified purchase with your HRA (Benefit Card) for purchases
Apprentice Applicant Notification
Iron Workers Local 498 will be taking applications for the apprentice program. This will be your first test at following directions and ensuring you are prepared when you come to apply. Attached below is the notice which will give you
October Connector
October Connector is Out! Check out the latest happenings and information in Local 498. Click HERE to read the newsletter.
VOTE!!
VOTE!! The election is fast approaching, see the attached Local 498 Political Letter on the importance of voting and supporting Labor Friendly Candidates that insure our brothers and sisters of this great Local a solid foundation with great benefits. There
July Connector is here! Check it out.
July 2020 Connector Hopefully everyone is hanging in there during these unprecedented times. I did want to give you and update I just received from the International regarding COVID 19. They shared with me that only 6 members (3 retirees
May 2020 Connector Letter is available!!
The Connector is available now. Check out the latest news and happenings in Local 498. May 2020 Connector We hope you and your families are safe and healthy during these unusual times as we slowly transition back to some kind
April 2020 Connector is out!
I hope everyone is hanging in there and staying safe. The newsletter is out and available and there are some important things in there to check out regarding the pandemic and our contract that is set to expire May 31,
Filing for Unemployment
All, I received a Power Point Presentation regarding filing for unemployment in the state of IL which includes information on the $600 additional supplement (over your normal benefit amount) along with waiving the waiting week. The link below may answer
Governor Pritzker Announcement and what it means for us.
Dear Members, The Governor Announced Shelter in Place excluding construction projects. Also, we cover Wisconsin territory which does not fall under the Illinois order. If the end user/owner decides to shut the job down that is their prerogative. Things are
March General Meeting Canceled
Dear Members, In light of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak that has gripped Nation along with the state of Illinois closing all schools until the end of the month and functions with groups of people that have been recommended not