Working in the field, I watched craftsmen pour their hearts and souls into their work as Boilermakers. Their dedication and pride in their craft left a lasting impression on me. I remember the first time I walked into a job site as an apprentice: the smell of grinding, the sound of welding.— May 13
It is with deep sorrow that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers must inform members of the death of Brother Steve E. Chambers, Local 667, of Cameron, West Virginia.
Brother Chambers was working on a Simakas project at Westlake Chemical Plant in Proctor, West Virginia, when he was tragically killed on the jobsite Sunday, May 11. Due to an ongoing investigation, no further details on the incident can be shared at this time.— May 13
In the 1880s, Chicago workers had had enough because of long hours and harsh conditions that pushed them to demand change. The International Working People’s Association, formed in 1883, championed the eight-hour workday. The movement gained national momentum. At its 1884 convention, the American Federation of Labor called for a nationwide strike on May 1, 1886.— May 1
Boilermakers have voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) with 82% voting in favor of the agreement. The union also ratified the CSX agreement with a vote of 72%.
The National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) is an association representing all U.S. Class I freight railroads and many smaller freight and passenger lines. Through its NCCC, the NRLC leads national negotiations with the 12 major rail labor organizations.— Apr 25
The Boilermakers union celebrates its second organizing win within just two months, as workers at Sherwin-Williams manufacturing and distribution operations in Birmingham, Alabama, voted today in favor of unionizing. Among 84 total workers, 72 voted, with more than 50% in favor of unionizing.
“Their biggest issues were pay, their benefits and safety on the job,” said Southeast Area organizer Carlos Brooks, who headed up the campaign. “It was really exciting to help them and to be a part of impacting change and empowering the workers.”— Apr 10
