Iron Workers Local Union #8

Iron Workers Local Union #8 Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local Union #8 http://iwl8.org

09/02/2026

Since 1901, other locals have come and gone. Local 8 is still here.

Charlie put it plainly: stay steady and take care of your members and their families.

That’s how you make it to 125 years.

09/02/2026

AI might replace some jobs. It can’t connect steel or raise a skyline.

For Local 8 journeymen, union pay and benefits can total $85.21/hr.

Start today at iwl8.org.

09/01/2026

Non-union journeymen: company loyalty won’t pay your medical bills or fund your retirement.

Join Local 8 and get the health care, pension and annuity your work should come with.

Start today at iwl8.org.

08/28/2026

Local 8 celebrated 125 years. For Rich, that history is personal.

His father was in the local. His brother joined when Miller Park was being built. Now Rich has 16 years in the trade himself.

There’s nothing better on this planet than being an ironworker.

Local 8 just got 30 members stronger.This group of new apprentices took the Oath of Obligation in Milwaukee and official...
08/27/2026

Local 8 just got 30 members stronger.

This group of new apprentices took the Oath of Obligation in Milwaukee and officially joined the union.

Welcome to Local 8, brothers and sisters.

08/26/2026

You already know whether a desk job is for you.

If it isn’t, take a look at ironworking.

See how at iwl8.org.

08/25/2026

At 18, you can spend the next four years paying for college.

Or you can spend them getting paid to become an ironworker.

Local 8 apprentices start at $28/hr and work toward $48/hr plus benefits.

See how at iwl8.org.

They took the Oath of Obligation in Milwaukee. Now it’s time to get to work.Proud to welcome these women into the union ...
08/21/2026

They took the Oath of Obligation in Milwaukee. Now it’s time to get to work.

Proud to welcome these women into the union and recognize one of our female instructors helping train the next generation of ironworkers.

08/20/2026

If you don’t want to spend your life inside an office, take a look at ironworking.

See how at iwl8.org.

08/19/2026

125 years means remembering the ironworkers who got us here.

John spoke about the members who fought for better working conditions so the generations after them could build careers and raise families.

We owe everything to those who came before us.

Address

12034 West Adler Lane
Milwaukee, WI
53214

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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+14144769370

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