IRON WORKERS LOCAL 383
Madison, Wisconsin
The OCTOBER 2025 newsletter with colored pictures is available by clicking the above link.
To all who share in concern:
I’m fairly certain that you may have heard about the accident over the weekend involving one of our members from Local #383, Dakota Chamblee. If not, I will inform you that an accident caused him to fall nearly 50 feet and that he was transported to the hospital. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
I have been by his side daily, and after an intensive surgery of 8+ hours, I can say that he is on his road to recovery. He is a bit banged up, but the support of everyone thus far keeps him motivated and determined. He has a broken leg and arm, but is already standing with minor assistance.
We all know that this is a terrible thing to endure, and I wouldn’t wish this on any individual. I truly appreciate and thank anyone and everyone who has reached out, thought of him, and/or sent up a prayer.
“Time heals all wounds” is a phrase I was always accustomed to hearing growing up. Another saying that I had to find out the hard way is “The government can shut down, but the bills keep on rolling.” Knowing this, another member of our local has set up a GoFundMe on his behalf, and if you would like to donate, I’m sure he would greatly appreciate it.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dakota-chamblee-after-a-work-accident
The above statement was written by me, and was aided in drafting by Dakota. He genuinely
thanks all of you for your support.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you.
Darnell Reynolds
Business Manager
Iron Workers Local 383
(608)256-3162 – office
MSHA REFRESHER + FIRST AID AND CPR
FEBRUARY 21ST @ 7:30 AM
WISCONSIN RAPIDS
Apparel Is Discounted!!!!!
Price List
T-Shirts $10
LS T-Shirts $12
Hoodies $32
Ball Caps $12
Cooler Bags $45
Tumblers $7
Beanies $7
STOP IN AND GET YOUR GEAR!
Madison (608)256-3162
Our Hall & Training Center is located on the northeast side of Madison. Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer Darnell Reynolds runs the Local from this office. He is assisted by Business Agent, Mike Duncan.
5501 Manufacturers Drive
Madison, WI 53704
cell - Darnell 608-335-3162, Mike 608-577-7555
Wis Rapids (715)424-1192
The north sub office is located in the IBEW Building and Business Agent Adam Maves operates from there. If he is not in his office, he can be reached on his cell at (715)498-4280
220 Johnson Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
LaCrosse (608)769-6430
In the LaCrosse area, part-time Business Agent DuWayne Knobloch takes care of our members. We do not have an office, but you can reach him by phone during normal business hours.
DuWayne Knobloch, BA
(608)769-6430
Chartered in 1923, Iron Workers Local 383 of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, represents over 600 members in 29 counties in the State of Wisconsin and includes Journeypersons, Apprentices, Probationary, Honorary and Lifetime members. We strive to meet or exceed the needs of our signatory contractors by providing a trained and highly skilled workforce. We accomplish our goal through an apprenticeship program, journeyman upgrade training and organizing.
Members abide by the Ironworkers' Standards of Excellence. The purpose of the Ironworkers' Standards of Excellence is to reinforce the pride of every ironworker and our commitment to be the most skilled, most productive and safest craft in the Building Trades. As Union Ironworkers, we pledge ourselves to uphold our word, as given through our Collective Bargaining Agreements, and display the professionalism expected of our Trade and Union in all aspects of our employment as exemplified by the values ingrained in our Standards of Excellence. It is a commitment to use our training and skills, each and every day, to produce the highest quality work worthy of our name and consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Celebrate IW Local 383's 100th Anniversary with commemorative items including a book written with specific 383 history and photos, a heavy insulated cooler, hat, tumbler, hard hat stickers and lapel pins. Sold by the bundle for $50.00.
Iron Workers Local 383 Officers
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Darnell Reynolds, Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer
Mike Duncan, President
Adam Maves, Vice President Pete Stern, Recording Secretary
Steve Cox, Sergeant at Arms/Conductor
Executive Committee:
Steve Cox Jesse Demerath Chris Kraft John Meister Steve Schaefer
Trustees:
Jessica McKnight Tim Manderbach Dan Pulvermacher
Examining Committee:
Dave Silbernagel Chris Kraft Brett Niemann
