Ironworkers Local 550 was chartered back on July 14, 1937 by twelve charter members. We offer members a world-class DOL registered apprenticeship program, life-long continuing education and a unified voice advocating for fair wages and safe working conditions.
How we started
Ironworkers Local 550 was chartered back on July 14, 1937 by twelve chartered members. The original charter members are as follows: Arthur M. Downes Jr., Luther W. Fry, Robert Lee Rohe, Eugene Charles Rohe, Carl Frutschy, Cletus H. Simetz, Lamuel L. Smith, Milo Elder, Ralph W. Buchman, William C. Braucher, Chester A. Hott and Joseph M. Crone.
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