Ironworkers Local 720 Union - Official

Ironworkers Local 720 Union - Official This is the official Edmonton Ironworkers' Union Local 720 home page. When we study the lives and experiences of these people, we rediscover our own roots”.

“The Canada we know was not built by the politicians, soldiers and businessmen who populate our history books. Our country was built on the toil and sweat of people who cleared forests, tilled fields, built canals, railways and cities and laboured in our factories and resource industries. Unions have been fighting on behalf of Canadian workers since 1830. Our own Local has been operating since 194

8. As Alberta began it’s rapid industrialization after World War II worker’s realized the need to be represented collectively in order to protect their trade and advance their voices on the job and in the community. Founding members like Brothers Merrill Baker and Steve Senio were not handed a union but took it upon themselves to build one despite sometimes harsh opposition. The union was initially chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) as Local 312. By 1949 members voted to join the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. Local 720 finally came into being when they were issued a charter on July 6, 1949. Since then generations of Ironworkers have worked for and volunteered their time to create and maintain a strong union. We have come a long way since before the union existed in 1949 when the hourly rate was $1.37 per hour. But a union is a lot more the about wage increases. We have played a positive role in raising safety levels, benefits, providing apprenticeship training and respect for workers on the job. With the help and solidarity of our members Local 720 will continue to build a strong progressive union and a better community for all our families.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 52 Year Member Brother Mario PisciaMario passed away on Tuesday...
04/22/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 52 Year Member Brother Mario Piscia

Mario passed away on Tuesday April 21st, 2026

There is no service at this time

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Piscia Family

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 54 Year Member Brother Roderick CardinalRoderick passed away on...
04/14/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 54 Year Member Brother Roderick Cardinal
Roderick passed away on Tuesday April 11th, 2026

Funeral arrangements

Wake will be at the Owl River Hall on Saturday, April 18, 2026, leaving Mission View Funeral Chapel, 133 Sentinel Drive, Lac La Biche, Alberta, at 10:00 am.

Prayer service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 11:00 am. at the Owl River Hall.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Cardinal Family

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 25 Year Member Shawn BriggsShawn passed away on Tuesday Februar...
02/18/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 25 Year Member Shawn Briggs

Shawn passed away on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Celebration of Life for Shawn Briggs will be held on Friday March 6, 2026 at:

Heritage Park
5100 41ave
Stony Plain, AB
T7Z 0B4

Timeline
Doors open at 10:30am
Service is at 11:30am
Food Served to follow and will end by 3pm

From the Family

We are looking into virtual for those who are unable to travel.

Lets gather and remember a man who made quite the impact in this world within the short time he was with us.

If you have any photos or videos of Shawn please send them to [email protected]

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Briggs Family

Ironworkers Local 720 will be closed Monday February 16,2026 for Family Day will reopen Tuesday February 17,2026 regular...
02/16/2026

Ironworkers Local 720 will be closed Monday February 16,2026 for Family Day will reopen Tuesday February 17,2026 regular hours

Couple Old School Pics
02/13/2026

Couple Old School Pics

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 58 Year Member James Duncan. James passed away on Sunday Februa...
02/13/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 58 Year Member James Duncan.

James passed away on Sunday February 8, 2026

A memorial service will be held at the Spruce Grove Alliance Church, located at 250 Century Road in Spruce Grove on February 23, 2026 at 1pm.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Duncan Family

Hello Brothers and SistersThe Local just received some new Hoodies and other goodies. The Welder and Rebar Hoodies come ...
02/12/2026

Hello Brothers and Sisters

The Local just received some new Hoodies and other goodies.
The Welder and Rebar Hoodies come in Black and Grey sizes Med to XXL
The Structural Hoody is only in Black and sizes Med to XXL
Snap Back hats, Travel Mugs 4 Colors Orange, Red, Grey, and Black
We also have some Long Sleeve shirts also some short sleeve sh*ts as well
We also have a couple zip up hoodies sized XXL
Price List
Hoodies $60 Each
Travel Mugs $40 Each
Hats $35
Short Sleeve Shirt $30
Long Sleeve Shirt $40
The Local also has the clothing line on the website, and it has some new designs. If you shipped to the union hall for pickup, there are no shipping costs to the member?
Keep in mind the designs at the Local are only at the Local not online.

Brother Jamie Lush is apart of the longest Hockey raising funds to help fight Cancer Hello brothers and sisters of Local...
02/06/2026

Brother Jamie Lush is apart of the longest Hockey raising funds to help fight Cancer

Hello brothers and sisters of Local 720,

I am writing to invite you to the World’s Longest Hockey Game, which will take place from February 5 through to February 16 just east of Sherwood Park Alberta. I have been given the opportunity to participate in this game which will be extremely physically, emotionally and mentally challenging.

The World’s Longest Hockey Games and World’s Longest Baseball Games have raised over eight million dollars for the Cross Cancer Institute since 2003. Our goal for this year’s game is to raise one million dollars that will go directly to CAR T-cell immunotherapy equipment to be installed in Edmonton.

The hockey game will be played on an outdoor arena in Strathcona County. Each team is allowed twenty players. Rosters cannot be changed once the game has started. The skaters will be in groups of 6 to 8 playing while the others rest. Each shift is from four to six hours long. The current world record is two hundred sixty two hours. We are scheduled to break the record at approximately 18:00 on Monday February 16.

We would be honoured if you could attend this special event and support our cause. Your donation will help make a difference in the lives of fellow Albertans fighting cancer.

For more information about the game please

https://worldslongestgame.ca/

To make a donation to on my personal fundraising page, please use the following link.

https://fundraise.albertacancer.ca/fundraiser/6898661

We appreciate your consideration.
Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Jamie Lush

I am excited to participate in this year’s World’s Longest Hockey Game. Please help us achieve our fundraising goal to assist those fighting cancer. 

Ironworkers Local 720 Members Rocky LafontaineJonathan ThibudeauDaniel VillalobosJason PennerWith G Industries Erecting ...
01/09/2026

Ironworkers Local 720 Members

Rocky Lafontaine
Jonathan Thibudeau
Daniel Villalobos
Jason Penner

With G Industries Erecting and Bracing 100' rafters, In Edmonton, AB

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 36 Year Member Tim Barton. Tim passed away on Monday December 2...
01/07/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 36 Year Member Tim Barton.

Tim passed away on Monday December 29th, 2025

There is no service at this time

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Barton Family

From all the Officers and Staff from Ironworkers Local 720 Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas
12/25/2025

From all the Officers and Staff from Ironworkers Local 720

Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 49 Year Member Theodore (Ted) Chisholm. Ted passed away on Frid...
12/19/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 49 Year Member Theodore (Ted) Chisholm.

Ted passed away on Friday December 12, 2025

Service will be announced at a later date

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Chisholm Family

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