Workers at Jesco Iron Craft seeking to unionize with the Iron Workers Union have been rebuffed by the company, which declined to recognize their petition despite claims of majority support among employees.
The petition, submitted by production workers, welders, shipping and assembly staff, and robotics department employees, was rejected by Jesco management without verification of the signatures, according to union officials.
“This isn’t just about a union—it’s about respect,” said Chad Rink, assistant to the general president of the Iron Workers Union. “These workers are simply asking for a voice on the job, better working conditions, and the chance to negotiate fair terms. Jesco responded by shutting the door in their faces.”
Many Jesco employees report they’ve faced workplace safety issues and have limited input into their working conditions, union representatives said. For these workers, unionizing represents an effort to secure improved working conditions and more workplace autonomy.
The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, commonly known as the Iron Workers Union, represents 130,000 ironworkers across North America.
Union officials emphasized that federal labor law protects the right of employees to organize and are calling on Jesco to recognize the union and begin collective bargaining negotiations.
Jesco Iron Craft, which specializes in iron fabrication, has not issued a public response regarding its decision to reject the unionization petition.
