The relationship between the Boilermakers who work Tennessee Valley Authority’s Cumberland Fossil Plant outages and their employer, TVA, is just about as symbiotic as the Cumberland River and its iconic surrounding valley itself. It’s a partnership.— Apr 16
Two Boilermaker women were recently honored with NABTU Tradeswomen Hero Awards
Alison Wilson from Local 684 (Norfolk, Virgina), has more than 35 years of service in the shipyard industry. She has built a career rooted in skill, integrity and unwavering commitment to others. In a right-to-work state, Wilson has spent decades standing up for union values. She believes in fairness and protecting her coworkers.— Apr 14
A combined-cycle build featuring a GE Vernova HRSG and 16 GE aeroderivative units at TVA’s Kingston Gas Project site in eastern Tennessee has faced its share of delays and obstacles, including a shortage of experienced manpower. But Local 454 (Chattanooga, Tennessee) Boilermakers haven’t just met the challenges they’ve encountered—they’ve excelled.— Apr 10
Ending corruption, restoring trust.
In March of 2023, after fiscal mismanagement and alleged theft were uncovered, four members of the International Executive Council stood together to remove the sitting International President. This concerted action began the process of putting our union on the path of fiscal responsibility and restoring the confidence of our members in its leadership.— Apr 9
