Southern Company projects open doors for Boilermakers
Southern Company’s long-term energy plans mean big opportunities for union craft labor, with Boilermakers set to play a pivotal role in upcoming projects in the South.
Simmons closes conference with call for continued collaboration
International President Timothy Simmons closed the National Tripartite Alliance with a message of gratitude and a call for continued collaboration among owners, contractors and union leaders.
Boilermakers reverse member decline, chart growth for the future
After decades of declining membership, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is reversing course with renewed growth, stronger training programs and a push for fully staffed projects, accor
National Transient Division hosts first conference, grows membership
The Boilermakers’ National Transient Division held its first-ever conference this year, drawing 30 contractor representatives for a positive and productive meeting, Director of NTD Services Shon Al
Legislative update focuses on labor, industry issues
Cecile Conroy, Director of Government Affairs, gave an update on legislative issues impacting Boilermakers, the industries in which Boilermakers work and the labor movement.
MBDS Updates
Executive Director-CSO Anthony Howell gave an overview of updates made over the past year to the MOST Boilermakers Delivery System, which include:
Bank of Labor marks record growth
Bank of Labor, the nation’s largest union-owned bank, is charting record growth while strengthening its commitment to organized labor, Chairman and CEO Bill Miller said.
Local 433 wins top safety award
Local 433 (Tampa, Florida) was presented with the 2024 Charles W. Jones Award, which honors the local lodge demonstrating the highest use of specified MOST programs during the preceding year.
BEST Program preps ready-to-go workforce
As the Boilermakers union, contractors and owners grapple with how to staff a glut of upcoming projects, the Western States Section is developing a program that centralizes safety and training requ
Recruiting initiatives yield new Boilermakers
In the last year, the Boilermakers have been ramping up recruiting efforts across the union, including the Southeast Section, with new programs, outreach strategies and training initiatives aimed a
Rizzo urges leaders to prioritize mental health
Guest speaker Josh Rizzo understands what it feels like to keep crippling pain inside and not share it with anyone.
Recruitment, training top caucus concerns
Boilermakers, contractors and owners met in separate caucus sessions yesterday to identify chief concerns to bring before the conference body for discussion.
NACBE still going strong at 50
The National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers is celebrating 50 years this year, and the organization is as needed and relevant as ever.
BNAP expands training tools, boosts recruitment efforts
Boilermaker National Apprenticeship Program Coordinator Mark Wertz outlined training initiatives and recruitment strategies aimed at strengthening the workforce and reaching the next generation of
A tripartite success story: Be happy, but not satisfied
Asked to provide a “tripartite success story” for conference participants, Steve Giffin focused on what creates success stories in the first place.
Simmons calls for renewed partnership and innovation
In a powerful address to owners and contractors, Boilermakers’ International President Timothy Simmons outlined a forward-looking vision built on partnership, innovation and a renewed commitment to
Boot camps prep welders to fulfill manpower needs
Boot camps took center stage in a report on new Boilermaker training initiatives.