What is a topping out fund?
Providing supplemental unemployment, death, disability and unreimbursed medical expense benefits to participants. Iron Workers Locals 40 and 361 Topping Out Out Fund is a subordinate organization under Iron Workers Local 40.
Are welders iron workers?
Welding and Burning Structural, reinforcing, ornamental, and rigging ironworkers all perform welding to secure their work to the structure. Welding and burning equipment are considered “tools of the trade.” Almost every construction project on which an ironworker works requires these essential skills.
Why do you put a tree on top of building?
The trees are known as topping trees. They celebrate completion of the skeleton of a building structure. For some builders, the evergreen symbolizes that no one in the construction crew died, for others the tree stands as a talisman for good luck and prosperity for the future occupants of the building.
How do I join a local 40?
Join Local 40 – Membership Form
- If you are using your phone to fill out the membership form, click on the “Finish” blue button on the top right hand side of the form once you finish completing it.
- PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT for an email in order to confirm and submit your signed form to Local 40.
Do all ironworkers weld?
A variety of materials are used to make these structures and this type of work is fastened by welding or bolting to the main structure. Welding and burning equipment are considered “tools of the trade.” However, any ironworker must be certified to weld on a project.
What ironworkers do on the job?
Ironworkers typically do the following: Read and follow blueprints, sketches, and other instructions. Unload and stack prefabricated iron and steel so that it can be lifted with slings. Signal crane operators who lift and position structural and reinforcing iron and steel.