Boilermaker Union News and Updates

  • Offshore wind, hydrogen take center stage at Northeast Tripartite
    Members, owners and contractors met in Plymouth, Massachusetts, for the biennial Northeast Tripartite. With an ever-increasing demand for clean energy, Boilermakers are working to gain a foothold in hydrogen energy production and offshore wind. Work potential is looking brighter in the Northeast Section with support from the M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund. “We’re looking forward to our future. And we will have a future,” IVP-NE John Fultz said as he opened the conference. “You’ll see the results as time moves on.”  — Sep 13
  • A look back in history... Joseph Franklin: The iron-willed leader
    Joseph Franklin’s 36-year tenure as International President (1908-1944) stands as a demonstration of unwavering leadership during some of the most turbulent periods in United States history. From the Great Depression to wartime chaos, Franklin’s leadership was characterized by resilience, adaptability and an unyielding commitment to the union and its members. — Sep 12
  • New York City runs on Boilermaker brawn
    From rails to ships, boilers to tanks, Boilermakers were part of the workforce that built the United States. They also maintain the country, especially the Boilermakers across New York City. One member, Blacksmith Frank Kotnik Jr., worked for the New York City Department of Transportation Maspeth Central Shops in Queens for over 26 years before his recent retirement.  — Sep 10
  • L-667 celebrates 44 years of Labor Day Parade union solidarity
    Local 667 (Winfield, West Virginia) Boilermakers continued their long-standing tradition of marching in the Paden City Labor Day Parade. The local has participated in the parade since 1980, making Labor Day 2024 their 44th event. “It was a perfect day with beautiful blue skies,” said L-667 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Bruce Forshee. “Members travel hours just to proudly march along with all the union tradesmen, craftsmen and journeymen and women of several union brotherhoods.”  — Sep 6
  • Breaking News: IEC announces Penny as International Secretary-Treasurer
    Kansas City, Mo. (August 27, 2024)— On Sunday, August 26, 2024, Kathy Stapp resigned her position as International Secretary-Treasurer for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.  As required by the International Brotherhood Constitution, the International Executive Council has elected a new officer to serve the remainder of the unfulfilled term. The IEC is pleased to announce Clint Penny as International Secretary-Treasurer.  — Aug 27