Jess Mendenhall is the most recent Boilermaker sister to be recognized as a Tradeswomen Hero by North America’s Building Trades Union. Mendenhall, who was honored in May, is a journey worker at Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri).— May 30
The inaugural Central Illinois Sporting Clays Shoot hosted on May 3 at the Oak Ridge Sportsman's Club in Mackinaw, Illinois, exceeded expectations for the Union Sportsman’s Alliance. The USA hopes for at least 50 participants for new shoots, but the Central Illinois shoot had 70.— May 29
The Kentucky Welding Institute 2025 National Senior Welding Competition in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, on April 16th offered students real-world training and scholarships—and opened the doors to future Boilermaker recruits. Chris Elmore, Southeast Recruiter for the M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund, was happy to speak with over 100 seniors in the competition, as well as 100 more KWI students, plus most of the competitors’ parents who were observing the event.— May 29
The following pins have been presented in recognition of continuous years of service in the Boilermakers union as reported by local lodge leadership.
Note: Local lodge leaders can now submit service pins for fulfillment and inclusion in The Reporter here.— May 22
Unions exist to organize. Unions work because we organize. And unions organize, because it’s the only way for workers to hold companies’ feet to the fire and ensure safety, fair treatment, living wages and decent working conditions.
We organize so that individual workers, through union representation, can bring their voices together and be heard—so that through a collectively bargained, negotiated contract, management cannot ignore our voices. — May 13
