It has secured financial freedom; it has made it to where I paid off my student loans... it wouldn't have been possible without this union."

I've always wanted to be part of something bigger, bigger than myself, for a better future for myself and for my kids."

The nature of union apprenticeship program is that from day one, you're getting sent to a job and making money while you're learning. Day one you have a job."

My apprenticeship has gained me a lot of knowledge... Now I want to start my own crew. I'm going to start my own crew."

From where I was five years ago, to where my life is today, I don't think I could have made it without the Ironworkers, and being a part of the union."

The best advice I can give a sister ironworker is that yes, you're going to be nervous, but the Local 29 has the resources to break you through that to be a better ironworker."

I've been very proud to see how our female members have been doing. It's been awesome to see."

This is an open-ended career. There are so many directions you can go in depending on what your passions are."