Ironworkers Local 725

08/13/2026

06/10/2026

Come out and support our Local 725 Brother Kelvin "Action Boat" Kpulubu as he goes for the IBC title! 🥊👊

05/20/2026

Good afternoon, Local 725!

As a follow-up to the message from Rob Riggle, this is another reminder that even the toughest people in our industry need to make time to look after themselves and their families.

The Harper Can Help Assessments are confidential online check-ins designed to support mental and emotional well-being. Using research-based questions, the program helps identify areas many people struggle with, including stress, anxiety, burnout, low mood, chronic pain, and financial pressure.

Once completed, members receive a personalized report along with access to the “Chat with Harper” feature. This tool helps break down your top areas of concern in a simple and straightforward way, while also allowing you to ask questions and explore practical ways to improve your overall well-being privately and without judgment.

The work we do is physically demanding, and many of our members also carry the pressure of providing for their families and preparing for the future. Programs like this are a reminder that taking care of ourselves is just as important as taking care of the job.

The support is there but it only helps if we make use of it.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

04/10/2026

Heavy hearts in the Ironworker world.

Please keep Local 401 in your prayers.

04/10/2026

About six weeks ago, one of our long term members, Teddy, an outstanding Ironworker and welder wasn’t feeling well on the job. He headed to his car to drive himself to the hospital, thinking he might be having a heart attack. Thankfully, one of our foremen, John Slaney (Local 720 Brother), noticed something wasn’t right and stopped him.

When Teddy explained how he was feeling, John didn’t hesitate. He told him straight up, “No way you’re driving get in my truck, I’m taking you.”
It’s a good thing he did.

When they got to the hospital, it turned out Teddy was having a massive heart attack. After further testing, he had to undergo triple bypass surgery. Today, Teddy is on the mend, and we’re incredibly grateful John stepped in when he did. There’s no telling what could have happened if Teddy had tried to drive himself.

At last night’s Union meeting, we invited John up front to recognize what he did for a brother we all respect deeply.

At Local 725, we have a tradition of honouring members who go out of their way to help a brother or sister in need. We present them with a chrome (silver spud award as we like to call it) a symbol of stepping up when it matters most.
John received his hoodie, chrome spud, and a hat to a well-deserved standing ovation.

This is what brotherhood is all about. Looking out for one another. Having each other’s backs when it counts.

I couldn’t be more proud to be part of this organization. ✊