International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, AFL-CIO

The Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act, the SHIPS Act, is legislation that will help to rebuild America’s shipbuilding capacity. The legislation would strengthen domestic shipyards, modernize ports and harbor infrastructure and create long-term demand for U.S.-built ships. For Boilermakers, that means more work opportunities, stron...

Union workers at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, voted to approve a new collective bargaining agreement, marking the first full contract negotiation between the parties in nearly two decades. The new contract, covering around 6,000 workers, includes what the company calls its largest wage increase ever, featuring an immediate 18% base pay raise, annual 3% increases ...

In 2026, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers will convene its 35th Consolidated Convention, continuing a storied tradition that began with the union’s first convention in Milwaukee on June 4, 1894. While much has changed in the more than 130 years since that first gathering, one essential bond endures: the fellowship and purpose of brothers and sisters which unites Boi...

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. LOCAL 1 • CHICAGO 45 YEARS — Edward Kochaney, Thomas Langbeen, Simon Mezydlo, Jamal Shabazz, Duane Shue, Mary Lou Spencer 25...

The Boilermaker Vacation Trust began on Jan. 1, 1964, after negotiations between the Western Field Construction Negotiating Committee and the Nine Western States Field Construction Boilermaker-Blacksmiths lodges. During 1963 contract talks, Western States contractors agreed to contribute 10 cents per hour to create the new vacation fund, which is an important benefit that suppor...