Iron Workers Local 25

What Iron Workers Local 25 does

Iron Workers Local 25 is a chartered local of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers (IABSORIW), founded in 1901 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan. It represents skilled ironworkers across nearly all counties of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, organized into eight jurisdictional zones, and serves two primary customer groups: (1) union signatory contractors who request skilled labor through a Contractor Manpower Request form and Business Agents stationed across regional offices in Burton/Flint, Lansing, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, and Hudsonville; and (2) individual apprentices and journeymen members served by the Wixom, MI Training Center and associated member services.

Its core offering is a four-year, federally-regulated apprenticeship program administered at a 31,500 sq ft state-of-the-art training facility (7,500 sq ft classroom plus 24,000 sq ft shop) covering seven trade classifications: bridge/structural steel, ornamental iron work, rigging, reinforcing iron, conveyor, fence/siding/glazing, decking, and pre-engineered metal buildings. Supporting technology includes a TradeSchool-powered online application portal, a members-only web portal (members.ironworkers25.org), native iOS/Android mobile applications, and partnerships enabling journeymen to earn up to 42 college credits plus an online Construction Supervision Certificate or Associate in Science degree through Washtenaw Community College.

Revenue is generated from recurring membership dues ($35.75/month for journeymen, $35.50/month for apprentices, $8.40/month for honorary members), apprenticeship tuition ($90 every six months over the four-year program), book fees (typically $500), a $50 non-refundable application fee, and an $800 reinstatement fee after six months of non-payment. Dues are collected via credit/debit card IVR, an online biller (BillerPayments), mail, in-person at the Novi office, or quarterly written authorization through Diversified Members Credit Union. The union is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, Michigan State AFL-CIO, Michigan State Building & Construction Trades Council, IMPACT, AGC Michigan, the Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association, and Helmets to Hardhats, providing referral, political-advocacy, and jurisdictional hand-off infrastructure.

Name

Iron Workers Local 25

Legal name

Iron Workers Local 25

Website

https://ironworkers25.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iron Workers Local 25 is a Michigan labor union local, founded in 1901, that represents skilled ironworkers across the state's Lower Peninsula, providing a four-year federally-regulated apprenticeship, journeyman dispatch to signatory contractors, and continuing education through its Wixom training center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Novi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Journeymen, Apprentice, Honorary): Recurring monthly membership dues paid by journeymen ($35.75/mo), apprentices ($35.50/mo), and honorary members ($8.40/mo). Accepted via credit/debit card IVR, online biller, mail, or in-person at Novi office. Membership suspended after 6 months of non-payment; $800 reinstatement fee plus one month dues.
2. Apprenticeship Tuition and Book Payments: Tuition of $90 every six months and book fees (typically $500, with multiple denominations available) collected from apprentices during their 4-year program. Paid via SwipeSimple payment links.
3. Apprenticeship Application Fee: One-time $50 non-refundable application fee paid by all applicants when starting the online apprenticeship application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Iron Workers Local 25 is a labor union local chartered under the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers that recruits, trains, and dispatches skilled ironworkers to signatory contractors across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Core offerings include a four-year registered apprenticeship program with paid on-the-job training, journeyman membership services, contractor manpower dispatch through a hiring hall, and a 31,500 sq ft training facility in Wixom, MI.

Product overview

Iron Workers Local 25 is a labor union representing ironworkers across Michigan's Lower Peninsula, not a unified software platform. Its offering is best described as a portfolio of member services and training programs rather than a product suite. The core offering is the four-year Apprenticeship Program, delivered through the 31,500 square-foot Wixom, MI Training Center, which is supplemented by the Washtenaw Community College Degree Programs (online Construction Supervision Certificate / Associate in Science degree) for journeymen seeking further credentials. The Members Portal (members.ironworkers25.org) acts as the digital gateway tying these programs together, giving members access to dues payment, steward reports, wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, forms, and the Foreman Pocket Guide. The Iron Workers Local 25 Mobile App extends these member services to iOS and Android devices, while the union's jurisdictional zone structure, union halls in Novi/Flint/Lansing/Saginaw/West Michigan, and affiliated labor organization links (AFL-CIO, IMPACT, Iron Workers International) complete the broader service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Iron Workers Local 25 Apprenticeship Program A four-year registered apprenticeship program that combines paid on-the-job training with quarterly classroom and hands-on instruction, enabling apprentices to earn journeyman status recognized across the U.S. and Canada.
• Iron Workers Local 25 Training Center A 31,500 square-foot training facility in Wixom, MI providing classroom and hands-on shop training across all ironworking trade jurisdictions (bridge/structural, ornamental, reinforcing, rigging, metal building).
• Washtenaw Community College Degree Programs Online continuing-education pathway enabling Local 25 members to earn a Construction Supervision Certificate or Associate in Science degree through Washtenaw Community College, with up to 26 apprenticeship credits awarded toward the degree.
• Iron Workers 25 Members Portal A secure members-only web portal providing current Local 25 members access to dues payment, steward reports, collective bargaining agreements, wage rates, forms, and a foreman pocket guide.
• Iron Workers Local 25 Mobile App Official native iOS/Android mobile application for Iron Workers Local 25 providing on-the-go access to union communications and member resources.
• Contractor Manpower Dispatch (Hiring Hall) Skilled-labor dispatch service staffed by Business Agents across 8 jurisdictional zones in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, enabling signatory contractors to request ironworker manpower for bridge, structural, ornamental, reinforcing, rigging, and metal-building projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 42 college credits eligible for journeymen completing the apprenticeship
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AFL-CIOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an Affiliated Labor Organization on Iron Workers Local 25's Resources page. AFL-CIO is the parent federation of the broader labor movement to which Local 25's international union (IABSORIW) is affiliated; supports political advocacy, organizing, and collective bargaining leverage.
• Michigan State AFL-CIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level federation affiliate providing political mobilization, voter-registration resources, and labor-coalition support to Local 25 members in Michigan.
• Michigan State Building & Construction Trades CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState building-trades umbrella body; coordinates jurisdictional coverage, project labor agreements, and cross-craft political action across Michigan.
• International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers (IABSORIW)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal 25 is a subordinate body of the international Iron Workers union (ironworkers.org), which sets global standards, the Iron Worker Magazine, job line, and safety programs cited on the Resources page. Provides reciprocal work rights across the U.S. and Canada.
• IMPACT (Iron Workers Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor-management cooperative trust providing market development, training funds, and the Off-the-Job Accident Program referenced in Local 25's resources.
• Associated General Contractors, Michigan Chapter (AGC Michigan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry-association partner representing union-signatory general contractors in Michigan; facilitates contractor-relationship channels and collective-bargaining alignment with Local 25.
• Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association (GLFEA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional trade association of structural steel and metal-building contractors; aligns Local 25 with regional contractor demand for ironworker labor.
• Helmets to HardhatscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational nonprofit that connects transitioning military service members to building-trade apprenticeships; specifically routes veterans into Local 25's ironworker apprenticeship program.
• Sisters in the Building TradesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational organization supporting women in the construction trades; partnership supports diversity recruitment into Local 25's apprenticeship.
• The Building Tradesman Newspaper (Detroit Building Trades)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional labor newspaper providing press coverage of Local 25 activities, training, and member milestones.
• M.U.S.T. (Management & Unions Serving Together)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor-management cooperation initiative cited as a member resource on the Local 25 Resources page.
• IPAL (Ironworker Political Action League)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Iron Workers political-action vehicle; listed under Local 25's Political Resources for member advocacy.
• Working AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAFL-CIO community-organizing affiliate cited as a member resource.
• Local 340 Pension ManagementcoreOthersCo-administers pension benefits for Local 25 iron workers (bmgiweb.com/iw340). Functions as a benefits-administration partner.
• Fringe Benefit Fund (Benesys, Inc.)coreOthersThird-party administrator (Benesys) for Local 25's fringe-benefit fund covering health/welfare; members directed to 800-572-8553 for inquiries.
• Diversified Members Credit UnionminorOthersCredit union referenced on the dues-information page (248-344-2560) offering members the option to make quarterly dues payments via written authorization.
• Washtenaw Community College (WCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner enabling Local 25 members to earn a Construction Supervision Certificate or Associate in Science degree entirely online; grants up to 26 apprenticeship credits toward the 71-credit Associate in Science degree for journeymen (19 for other classifications).
• MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration)minorOthersState regulatory body whose safety guidelines Local 25 follows across its jurisdiction; cited as a member resource link on the Resources page.
• OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration)minorOthersFederal regulatory body cited as a member resource for jobsite safety standards.
• TWIC (Transportation Security Administration)minorOthersTransportation Worker Identification Credential program referenced as a member resource for members needing site access in regulated transportation facilities.
• UIA (Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency)minorOthersMichigan state agency listed as a member resource for unemployment-insurance matters, particularly relevant for out-of-work members.
• Iron Workers Local 292minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent sister local covering Berrien and Cass counties (Michigan) outside Local 25's jurisdiction; Local 25 directs members/customers in those counties to ironworkers292.org.
• Iron Workers Local 55minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent sister local covering Lenawee and Monroe counties (Michigan) outside Local 25's jurisdiction; Local 25 directs members/customers in those counties to ironworkerslocal55.com.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Helmets to Hardhats: National nonprofit that funnels transitioning U.S. military service members into building-trades apprenticeships, including Local 25's ironworker program. A targeted recruiting partner rather than a competitor, but relevant as a peer channel for trades-pipeline talent.

Broad incumbents

• AFL-CIO: National labor federation to which Local 25 is affiliated. Coordinates political advocacy, organizing, and collective-bargaining leverage across member unions; sets the strategic framework under which Local 25 and similar building-trades locals operate.
• International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers (IABSORIW): Parent international union that charters Local 25 and sets apprenticeship standards, reciprocity rules, and political advocacy. Operates Iron Worker Magazine, the job line, and safety programs cited on Local 25's Resources page; the umbrella organization for all U.S. and Canadian iron worker locals.
• Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters: Affiliated UBC carpenters' council covering Michigan. Competes with iron workers on commercial/industrial job sites, operates its own apprenticeship program and training centers, and partners with the same Michigan Building & Construction Trades Council as Local 25.

Direct peers

• Iron Workers Local 55: Sister Iron Workers local covering Michigan's Lenawee and Monroe counties (southeastern Lower Peninsula). Like Local 292, it operates under the same international IABSORIW charter and shares the apprenticeship, jurisdictional, and member-services framework as Local 25.
• Plumbers, Pipefitters & Service Techs Local 98: United Association local covering plumbers/pipefitters across Michigan. A peer building-trades union with an apprenticeship-driven, hiring-hall member-services model that frequently staffs the same Michigan commercial and industrial projects as Local 25.
• Iron Workers Local 292: Sister Iron Workers local covering Michigan's Berrien and Cass counties (southwestern Lower Peninsula). Local 25 directly refers members and contractors in those counties to Local 292, making it the closest geographic peer with an identical apprenticeship and trade-jurisdiction model.
• IBEW Local 58 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers): Detroit-based IBEW local serving Michigan's electrical workers. Co-participates with Local 25 in Michigan Building Trades project labor agreements and apprenticeship coordination, with the same four-year DOL-registered apprenticeship structure and hiring-hall model.
• Laborers' International Union of North America — Michigan Laborers' District Council: LiUNA district council covering Michigan construction laborers. Operates apprenticeship programs, training centers, and signatory-contractor hiring halls in the same Michigan Building & Construction Trades ecosystem as Iron Workers Local 25.
• Operating Engineers Local 324 (IUOE): Michigan-based operating engineers union operating a parallel apprenticeship, hiring hall, and contractor-relationship model. Frequently appears on the same project labor agreements and PLAs as Local 25 across Michigan's heavy, highway, and commercial construction sites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ironworkerslocal25
• TikToktiktok.com/@ironworkerslocal25?lang=en
• Xx.com/IW_IMPACT
• Facebookfacebook.com/IronWorkers25
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iron-workers-local-25-training-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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