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Iron Workers Back in Action

The IronWorkers Union Local 625 hosted their first blood drive in 20 years, renewing their commitment to Hawaii's community blood program.

Union leaders Clyde Eugenio and T. George Paris explained that the IronWorkers Union has always responded compassionately to the needs of the community, but the events of September 11th inspired them to get involved on a larger scale. Many of their members have donated individually on their own time over the years, but the union is now making it easier for them and others by hosting their own blood drives.

Union leaders, Clyde Eugenio and T. George Paris, made the decision to host a blood drive for the first time in over 20 years.

“We called the Blood Bank of Hawaii right after the terrorist attacks to offer our support to help the victims in New York but we also understand that the need for blood here at home never stops,” they said. “We want to help meet the needs of Hawaii's patients throughout the year and our membership feels good about the decision to increase our level of commitment.”

Shopmen's Local 803 Union Leader Eugene Paris participated in the blood drive giving the gift of life for the very first time and said he was thrilled to be able to save up to three lives in such a short amount of time. “It was a heartwarming feeling that everyone should experience,” he said. “Blood is the gift of life and sooner or later, you or someone you care about will need it.”

Other Iron Workers union community service projects include the donation of all materials and labor to construct eight backstops at public ballparks and several handicap ramps. Structural materials were donated by union-represented companies including Paradise Erectors, Pacific Erectors, Swanson Steel, S& M Welding and KWL Services. Reinforcing materials were donated by Associated Steel Workers, Aloha Steel and South Pacific Steel.

IRON WORKERS

IronWorkers Union Local 625, Established: 1941
Drives Per Year: 1
Pint Goal: 55
President/Business Agent: T. George Paris
Financial Secretary/Treasurer Business Manager: Clyde Eugenio
Number of Union Members: Approximately 1,000
Location: Waipio Gentry, 94-497 Ukee St.

Iron Workers Union Local 625 is a part of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. Working as a team with their signatory contractors, they have played an instrumental part in the Hawaii construction industry since 1941. Their organized work force offers you the best trained, safest and most qualified iron workers in the industry.