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 1948. 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.
09/17/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 48 Year Member Brother William (Bill) Sanson
William (Bill) passed away on Saturday Sept 12th, 2026
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Westside Legion 99 Midgley Drive in Westmount, Sydney, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, September 26th, from 1:00pm - 3:00 pm with a eulogy being read at 2:00pm. A committal service and the spreading of his ashes will follow at Morrison Beach.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Sanson Family
Obituary information for William Henry "Bill" Sanson View William Henry "Bill" Sanson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
09/09/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 55 Year Member Brother John Tomayer
John passed away on Sunday Sept 6th, 2026
Funeral arrangments are in the link below
https://mccawfuneralservice.com/tribute/details/5324/John-Tomayer/obituary.html -start
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Tomayer Family
09/07/2026
Ironworkers Local 720 Union - Official office will be closed Monday September 7th,2026 for Labour Day, will reopen Tuesday September 8,2026 at 7:30am for regular hours.
08/22/2026
Show & Shine today 11am until 3pm
08/11/2026
Hello Brothers and Sisters
Ironworkers Local 720 is accepting Resumes for a Reinforcing
Business Agent, until Aug 28th, 2026. If you’re interested send your Resume to Business
Manager Mike Hart at [email protected]
07/21/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 64 Year Member Brother Walter Polkosnik
Walter passed away on Saturday July 11th, 2026
There will be no service
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Polkosnik Family
07/20/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 25 Year Member Brother Jim (Jimmy) Hughes
Jimmy passed away on Friday July 17th, 2026
Celebration of Life will be on July 26th at his home on 4-2103 Township Road 525B, Parkland County.
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Hughes Family
07/10/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 60 Year Member Brother Kenneth (Ken) Young
Kenneth passed away on Wednesday July 8th, 2026
A service will be on September 5th at St Andrews in Spruce Grove at 11:00. – More details to come
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Young Family
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