Ironworkers Local 709
"United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
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CRANE, RIGGING & SIGNAL MAN CLASS

 
 
ATTENTION : YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO ATTEND AN 80 HOUR CLASS TO OBTAIN YOUR QUALIFIED RIGGING & CRANES CARD
 
We now can provide you with the study material to take home and learn at your own pace for free. Once you are ready come to your local Union Hall, return the books, and take your test! 
(Book's must be returned like new or you are responsibly for payment of book) 

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APPRENTICESHIP

WE ARE NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS

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National Apprenticeship Competition September 2012

The 2012 Apprenticeship Competition will be held at local 22 in Indianapolis during September of 2012.   

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IRONWORKERS'   STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE POLICY  WENT INTO EFFECT MARCH 1, 2010

It is enforced!!! ------------------>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Toys for Tots Drive

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OUR MAILING ADDRESS ! ! !
Please note our mailing address
     131 Westside Blvd. , Pooler , Ga 31322

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WE SUPPORT JOBS FOR GEORGIANS!!!
Ironworkers Local 709 would like to Thank Everyone who joined us in the Rally’s at Plant Vogtle. We will continue our effort to bring more job’s to Georgia and with the support of people like you we will succeed.
 
 
 
 
 

 

                                                                                 
 
 
  

NEWS & EVENTS

 
JOB CALLS

THE JOBLINE NUMBER IS  877-884-4766 (877-884-IRON)

 
 
Local 709, Savannah, Georgia
 
WELDERS NEEDED
Need ironworkers for long term work on new construction of reactors 3 & 4 at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, GA.  Qualifying parties must have graduated from an Ironworkers apprentice program or taken the International 80 hour rigging course - must pass drug test and have a good 7 year background.  Welders will have to provide certifications within 90 day range and pass on site welding test. Present scale is $26.15 plus benefits.  Interested parties should call 912-748-5118 and leave name, local # and phone number.  We will contact parties as requisitions are received.  (10/4/11)
 
PLANT VOGTLE RATES
 
JOURNEYMAN -              $26.15
FOREMAN -                      $30.07
GENERAL FOREMAN - $31.38
 
1ST YEAR APP - $15.69 / Health & Welfare Only
2ND YEAR APP - $18.31/ Health & Welfare Only
3RD YEAR APP - $22.23 / All Benefits
4TH YEAR APP - $24.84 / All Benefits
 
Health & Welfare $3.65
Pension                  $3.25
Annuity                  $1.40
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R.U.F.F - Retirees Unite For the Future

 

To Protect, Strengthen and Advance the interests of retirees now and in the future: discussion and action.

Our Mission: to advance public policy that defends the health and economic security of older Americans.

Our Goal: to educate, energize and mobilize seniors to make a difference through activism.
JOIN US THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10:00 AM
IBEW HALL - 1526 DEAN FOREST ROAD - GARDEN CITY, GA 31408
 
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2012 SE Apprenticeship Contest
 
The Southeastern Appretniceship contest will be held in Savannah Georgia in 2012!!! Make sure you come out and show your support!!!
 
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Boykin Erector's
We are currently building our new Apprentice School!  
 
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ATTENTION FISHERMEN
If you fish in the Savannah River and would like to protest the widening of the river for Plant Vogtle Nuclear Plant, PLEASE CALL Barry Newman at 202-623-5705 to voice your protest. 

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Union Meetings

Union meetings are held every 3rd Friday starting at 7:00 pm. If you want to know what's going on in your local them come and hear it for yourself.

 

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EMPLOYEE ONLY PHYSICAL EXAM ($25.00)

All members should take advantage of this oppurtunity and get a physical this year.
 

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      If you would like for us to post any News & Events contact us at ironworkers709@yahoo.com.