There is some breaking news happening in Local 498. Check out the November Connector to find out.
October Connector is Out!
Check out the latest Connector. There are updated dates for weld tests and pictures from the Pin Party. The party was great and it was awesome to see some of the guys we haven’t seen since they “Pulled the Pin”
The passing of Ron Meier Union Member and Contractor
It is with a heavy heart Local 498 mourns the passing of Ron Meier who lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday September 18, 2019. Ron was a multi-generational iron worker who became contractor, Advanced Crane Technicians (AACT), that
Labor Day Parade was a success!!
The Labor Day Parade and float was a huge success for us. We made the front page of the Rockford Register Star and all the news cycles. Anyone who understands labor understands what we were representing. “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper”(September
August Connector is in!
Check out the latest happenings in Local 498. Labor day is almost here. August 2019 Connector
The July Connector is out!
Check out the news in the local. IRAP comments are still being encouraged, accepted, and forwarded on to the International. Please take this seriously. Thank you to all those that have taken the time to fill them out and submit
Your Union and the International needs you to ACT!
I have attached a link to a communication that you will receive from us regarding potential changes in how apprentice programs are governed. You may also have received mailers and read about it in the Ironworker Magazine. They are looking
June 2019 Connector is out!!
The June Connector is out and available. Check out the happenings in and around the local. June 2019 Connector
Passing of Brother Howard Poland
https://www.helke.com/notices/Howard-Poland We are saddened to report the passing of Brother Howard Poland Book #204527 on April 30. He had the oldest book in the local. I have attached a link to the funeral home, they will be having a private
April 2019 Connector is Out!
Iron Worker April 2019 Connector. Don’t forget the Golf Outing is coming up in June 2. Come on out and have some fun. It will be here before you know it. Golf Outing Flyer and Information.
