During the Seattle General Strike of 1919, the Boilermakers played a crucial role as one of the participating unions. Labor unrest soaked the nation during and after World War I but the government and commerce wouldn’t raise pay for war-worn workers. The general strike of 1919 was the first general strike of any size in U.S. history. The objective was to demonstrate massive yet peaceful solidarity to change the tenor and balance of labor relations. And it all started at the shipyard.— Nov 2
A house in Ohio that was formerly owned by a L-900 (Barberton) Boilermaker made Zillow.com’s “Zillow Gone Wild” gallery for its many mural-bedecked walls, painted by artist Ralph Herzog. According to an Akron Beacon Journal article, which was later picked up by USA Today, the murals were painted in the home when it was owned by Boilermaker Donald Nichols, who was a friend of Herzog, a prominent local artist.— Oct 31
The members represented by Boilermakers Local 92 who are building the U.S. Navy’s latest replenishment oiler ships at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego have been in negotiations for over two months and have yet to reach an agreement. After rejecting NASSCO’s latest offer several weeks ago, the members continue working under an extension that expires October 31. — Oct 27
Applicants for 2023 Boilermakers scholarships were asked to write an essay of 500 words or less answering this question:
What makes you proud to be a part of the Boilermaker family?
Following are the essays* that were submitted by Jeffrey Buchheit, winner of the United States’ Charles A. Jones Scholarship Award, and Sam McInnis, winner of the Canadian Edward Power Scholarship Award.— Oct 25
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers’ scholarship committee has announced the winners of the 2023 scholarship award program. The committee was allotted $100,000 to award in total, with $74,000 earmarked for U.S. applicants and $26,000 for Canadian applicants. For the committee to award all deserving U.S. applicants, the committee received approval for an additional $1,000.— Oct 19