Honor. Courage. Loyalty. These three words signify the commitment to service the men and women in our armed forces in the United States and Canada made, and the sacrifices they and their family members have endured to protect our freedom.

The history of Iron Workers dates back to 1896. We cherish these key values as we express our gratitude for those who have served our great nations. Your vision, insight and energy—qualities that have made you successful in the military—are all crucial to the success of our Union, our contractors and the projects we build. Like veterans, ironworkers take pride in the work we perform. As with your military service, we adhere to the code of our Standards of Excellence, recognizing the importance of world-class training, delivering the objective of a project finished on time and within budget, and committing to the safety of our brethren.

While you no longer don the uniform of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard, your courage and commitment stands as a beacon to us all. It is with gratitude and respect that we are all proud to call you our Brother or Sister.

Veterans/Remembrance Day is a day where we take time out of our day to show appreciation for individuals who showed honor, courage and loyalty by putting duty to country first.  

Thank you to all who served.

Walter W. Wise
General President
Iron Workers Union