Training Opportunities are Available This Week!
If you are interested in taking any of the courses offered below, please reach out to the Apprenticeship office by calling 617-268-0707 or emailing us at [email protected].
All of the following courses will take place at the Iron Workers Local 7 Training Facility located at 195 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, MA.
NFPA 51B Hot Work Training
-No capacity limit.
-May 14, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m.
The course will qualify members in their state-mandated 51B hot work requirements.
-Members are asked to bring a smartphone, iPad, or laptop.
-A valid email address is also required.
Hoisting Course
-No capacity limit.
-May 28, 2026, starting at 4pm, early arrivals are encouraged.
-The course will be geared towards the safe operation of Lulls, Forklifts, and Electric/Pneumatic winches.
Know Before You Go:
-Ironworkers Local 7 has agreed to cover all successful DOT physicals; “Seaport Spine” will be on-site to facilitate each DOT physical.
-The Apprenticeship office will sign up members for their DOL state test at the conclusion of the training. You will choose the licensing exam that suits your needs.
-Please bring a credit or debit card to pay the fees; each test will cost $75.00.
-After you successfully complete the state exam, Local 7 will reimburse you. The license and receipt must be presented at the dues window to receive reimbursement.
Ironworkers Local 7 is proud to be on the job at Procter & Gamble in Andover, bringing our skill and precision to this innovative work. #unionironworkers
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, wives, sisters, daughters, and women who help keep our families and communities strong.
Today, Iron Workers Local 7 recognizes the hardworking moms of our union family and all the women whose support, sacrifice, and strength help build a better future every day.
Thank you for everything you do, both on and off the job.
Happy Mother’s Day from Iron Workers Local 7 ❤️
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to check in with yourself, your crew, and your family. You are not alone. Modern Assistance is here for you, with clinicians available 24/7 to assess, support, and stay involved every step of the way. Everything we do is confidential and won't affect your employment. No matter what you're dealing with, we encourage you to reach out to us at (617) 774-0331.
We were proud to host former New England Patriot and current Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne at the kickoff of the BTEA's 6th Annual Building Trades Recovery Week. Kendrick's recovery story was inspiring as he shared his journey and answered many questions from our membrers and our trades brothers and sisters. Thanks to Kendrick and the BTEA Northeast for an incredible event once again! Building Trades Employers' Association - BTEA
/bteaopeningnightrecoveryweek2026/
Stand strong this May Day with Boston Building Trades Unions as we rally on Friday, May 1, 11am–1pm at 100 Federal St., Boston.
Boston is a union city ✊
📣 Join us this May Day
Building Trades Unions are coming together in Boston to support workers and our community.
📍 100 Federal St. 📅 Friday, May 1, 2026, 11 am
Stand with us. Show your support. Make your voice heard.
Workers of the World, Unite!
Today, we honor our brothers and sisters, past and present, who gave everything on the job. We hold their families in our thoughts and commit ourselves to the principle that every worker has the right to come home safely at the end of the day.
Stand up for safety. Speak up when something isn't right. Look out for each other — on every jobsite, every day.
Great visit to Ironworkers Local 7 in South Boston to officially kick off Massachusetts and National Apprenticeship Week. I had the chance to meet several first- and second-year apprentices who are gaining hands-on experience while earning a paycheck—building strong careers and strengthening our workforce at the same time.
It's National Apprenticeship Week, and Ironworkers Local 7 is celebrating the program at the heart of our trade! This year's national theme is "America at Work: Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship."
Our three-year apprenticeship combines classroom training, shop hours, and on-the-job experience to build skilled ironworkers from the ground up. To our apprentices: keep putting in the work. To anyone thinking about the trades: there's never been a better time to start!
Join us for the 6th Annual Building Trades Recovery Week!
We're kicking things off on Opening Night at Ironworkers Local 7 Hall with keynote speakers, great raffle prizes including Celtics and Bruins tickets, gift cards, and more.
📆 Monday, April 27
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
📍 Ironworkers Local 7, 195 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127
Open to union members, contractors, and their families. Registration is required.
Register now: /event/2026opening-night/
Full week of events: /recovery-week/
Ironworkers Local 7 honors Patriots' Day. 🇺🇸
On April 19, 1775, ordinary people came together and changed the course of history. That same spirit of courage, unity, and hard work lives in our 3,000+ members who build and strengthen communities across the region every day.
Proud to honor that legacy today and every day!
