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To help Michiganders receive unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has developed a schedule for workers to file for benefits based on the first letter of their last name.

For more information, please visit Michigan.gov/UIA

We wanted to share some of the jobs that are still ongoing. If you are working still and you do not see your project on this list, please call your Business Agent in that area just so he knows what jobs he still has going on in his area. This list is just some of the jobs, we will try and keep this posted as jobs are getting the approval to start back up.

- AK STEEL
- Dakota Kittering
- FCA Distribution Center
- Dunn Paper in Port Huron
- Lenox Township Project
- Amazon Pontiac (very small crew)
- Oakland Community College
- Detroit Waste Water Treatment Plant
- OxyChem PCA in Manistee
- Gordie Howe International Bridge Crossing
- Woodingham Pump Station in Lansing (rods)

Whether you are working on a Critical Project or at the house right now, PLEASE Stay Safe.

After reviewing the Executive Order handed down by the Governor yesterday, Some clarification was emailed to Local 25 defining “Critical infrastructure work”. Local 25 DOES have projects that fall under that category. Below is the language that was emailed to us. If you have any questions if certain projects fall under “Critical Infrastructure work”, Please call your Business agent or the Novi Hall.

A: Some limited forms of construction are permissible, including construction to maintain and improve essential public works like roads, bridges, the telecommunications infrastructure, and public health infrastructure. Construction workers may also undertake such projects as necessary to maintain and improve the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences. In addition, businesses may designate construction firms to provide necessary support to the work of the businesses’ critical infrastructure workers. All construction work that is carried out while the order is in effect must be done in accordance with the mitigation measures required under section 5(c) of the order.

Please check back to this website news page and IW 25 member mobile app frequently as we will post information as it becomes available. 

- The Training Center remains closed. All classes are canceled until further notice. 

- The Union Hall remains open. 

- We are working closely with our signatory contractors to make sure people are safe and adhere to the CDC's recommendations. 

*****ALL WORK AT THE FCA MACK SITE IS SUSPENDED UNTIL MARCH 30TH, 2020******

*****ALL WORK AT THE WARREN TRUCK PLANT IS SUSPENDED UNTIL MARCH 30TH, 2020******

*****ALL WORK AT THE GM FLINT PLANT IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE******

Please note the following updates as of 03/16/2020:

Iron Workers Local 25 continues to monitor the COVID-19 virus and work closely with our signatory contractors on a daily basis to advise action. If you are sick, please stay home. Additional guidance from North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) can be found here.  The IW 25 Training School is currently open and we will be addressing classes on a day to day basis. 

Iron Workers needed for immediate work at Blue Water Energy Center in St. Claire. 2nd Shift at 6 PM - 3 AM.

5s, 9s and 8 on Saturdays.

Please call IW 25 Business Agent Wayne Coffell at (810) 922 - 9085 for more information. 

The 2020 Dennis O’Dowd Scholarship rules & application form is now available. Call the Novi hall to get one mailed to you.

These are for sons/daughters of full dues-paying active/working members of Ironworkers Local 25 who are in their senior year of High School. The member must have a minimum of five years of continuous membership to be eligible. All requests for complete rules and the application must be received by Tue. March 31, 2020, and turned in by Thur. April 30, 2020.