Laborers International Union of North America

Physical and technical skills required to perform tasks associated with work done by Construction Craft Laborers can include the construction, remodeling and demolition of buildings, dams, bridges, airports, streets, sewers, tunnels, etc. Typically, a laborer may do placement of asphalt and concrete, assisting brick masons, carpenters, and plaster masons, earth compaction, pavement breaking, landscaping, pipe laying, cleanup, flagging environmental remediation (including asbestos, hazardous waste, lead, and radiation abatement), cutting and burning steel, rigging, sandblasting, etc. Most of the environmental remediation courses require written testing to gain certification.

Local Union #177
2121 Delaware
Des Moines, IA 50317

For more information on this apprenticeship program contact:
Jack Comegys
Phone: 515-265-2558
Fax: 515-265-5665

Local Union #353
5806 Meredith Dr
Des Moines, IA 50322

For more information on this apprenticeship program contact:
Lynn Pickard
Email: lpickard@iowalaborers.com
Phone: 515-270-6965
Tom Hayes
Phone: 515-265-6131