Local 60 sponsors training to keep competitive edge

MEMBERS OF LOCAL 60 (Peoria, Ill.) have completed four supplemental rigging classes administered by MOST (Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization, and Training), a joint labor trust fund established in June 1989 by the Boilermakers union and the National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers.

According to Local 60 instructor Darren Lindee, “These classes [completed in July] will ensure our members continue to bring the necessary skills and expertise to the owners and contractors who employ union labor, proving that we are their best resource for a trained work force.”

Chartered in 1901, Local 60 represents works in the construction industry.

Completing a series of rigging classes are L-60 members, l. to r.: Ruben Garza, Rich Rentsch, instructor Darren Lindee, Doug Eiben, Bruce Steffan, Ira Greenwalt, Josh Black, David Strickler, Ed Whitby, Gary Morrison, John Ward, Joe Grennan, Justis Howlett, Tracy Roots, Kurk Jonaway, David Bend, Clarence Fargher, Brian Dodge, Scott Gould, Chris McFarland, Carl Beattie, and Billy Stroud.