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Top International Brotherhood of Boilermakers News

Western States Tripartite focuses on energy future, manpower

Western States Tripartite focuses on energy future, manpower

Possible legislation and new energy technologies both threaten and offer opportunities for Boilermakers in the Western States Section. At the 2025 Western States Tripartite conference April 28-29 in Napa Valley, California, Boilermakers, owners and contractors delved together into the region’s political and energy environment, new work opportunities and initiatives to address Boilermaker manpower and other challenges. IVP-Western States J. Tom B…Read Article

CSO highlights increased demand for union Boilermakers

CSO highlights increased demand for union Boilermakers

Changing attitudes end auxiliary lodge system

San Francisco, California · San Francisco

Changing attitudes end auxiliary lodge system

In the 1940s, the Boilermakers' union, along with other unions, faced pressure to end their auxiliary lodge systems which segregated Black members into separate locals. It’s important to note that while not all unions were segregated in the 1940s, the majority were, mirroring wider society. While union leaders like International Vice President Charles J. MacGowan and Local 72 Business Agent Thomas Ray denied any discrimination, both the Fair Emp…Read Article

Register now for Tradeswomen Build Nations

Registration is open for the 2025 Tradeswomen Build Nations conference, a popular event that grows each year. With limited seats and hotel rooms, local lodges wishing to send delegates should immediately make plans to do so and register to attend. The 2025 TWBN Conference is set for Sept. 19-21 in Chicago. Register and find more information: https://tradesfutures.org/initiatives/tradeswomen-build-nations/ See the Boilermakers’ recap from the 2…Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Pennsylvania gas plant to bring hundreds of jobs for Boilermakers

On April 2, Homer City Redevelopment and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. announced plans to redevelop the former Homer City Generating Station site. Once the largest coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania, the 3,200-acre property will be transformed into a natural-gas-powered data center campus. The new facility will meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Top technology companies are hungry for more co…Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Read Article

Boilermakers ratify contract with Union Pacific

The Boilermakers union voted to ratify a five-year agreement with Union Pacific, with 79% voting in favor of the agreement. The union also ratified agreements with CSX and the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC). The Union Pacific agreement provides annual wage increases and offers workers more vacation time earlier in their career, as well as enhancements to worker health care benefits.Union Pacific · United States Read Article

Bank of Labor: 100 Years of Banking with Purpose

Bank of Labor, which is celebrating its 100th year of service, is a unique financial institution in the American banking landscape—founded on principles of solidarity, fairness, and service to working people. Established in 1924 as Brotherhood State Bank, it was initially chartered by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers to provide union members and labor organizations with reliable, trusted banking services versus the mainstream financ…Overland Park · Overland Park Read Article

L-549 hosts Boilermakers organizing training day

Twenty-five Local 549 (Pittsburg, California) Boilermakers turned out to learn the nuts and bolts of organizing during the local’s first Organizing Training Day, May 31, at the hall. Led by Western States Organizer Pablo Barrera and funded through the M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund, the day covered labor history, “Unionism 101” and practical organizing tools, including how to have a one-on-one conversation about unionizing. The goal was to keep t…Pittsburg, California · Pittsburg Read Article

Local 374 wins top NACBE safety award

Great Lakes Area Local 374 (Hobart, Indiana) earned the John F. Erickson NACBE Safety Award, announced March 31, during the 2025 Construction Sector Operations Conference in Miami, Florida. Each year, the National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers recognizes local lodges for their members’ dedication to making and keeping workplaces safe. NACBE names one nationwide winner and one winner from each of the remaining U.S. sections. …Hobart, Indiana · Hobart Read Article

Kentucky welding competition advances recruitment

The Kentucky Welding Institute 2025 National Senior Welding Competition in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, on April 16th offered students real-world training and scholarships—and opened the doors to future Boilermaker recruits. Chris Elmore, Southeast Recruiter for the M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund, was happy to speak with over 100 seniors in the competition, as well as 100 more KWI students, plus most of the competitors’ parents who were observing the …Flemingsburg · Flemingsburg Read Article

USA’s first Central Illinois Sporting Clays Shoot a success

The inaugural Central Illinois Sporting Clays Shoot hosted on May 3 at the Oak Ridge Sportsman's Club in Mackinaw, Illinois, exceeded expectations for the Union Sportsman’s Alliance. The USA hopes for at least 50 participants for new shoots, but the Central Illinois shoot had 70. “With a turnout like this, there is a lot of potential for this shoot moving forward. This will become an annual event,” said Chris Piltz, USA events manager. “This is…Mackinaw · Mackinaw Read Article

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