THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIPCONTACTMEMBERSESPAÑOLWHAT IS A BOILERMAKERNEWSBOILERMAKER JOBS The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and

steel mills.

OUR EVENTS AND CONFERENCES School for Workers. Through the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers program, each year the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers hosts weeklong basic training and advanced training classes specifically for Boilermaker leaders.The basic class is designed for up-and-coming local lodge leaders; and the advanced class is for more seasoned leaders or those who have already OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Industrial Health & Safety office operates under the direction of the Industrial Sector Services Department. Director of Health & Safety Services Mark Garrett is responsible for preparing and conducting training programs; publishing printed materials for members and local lodges; conducting on-site walk around inspections and industrial hygiene evaluations; researching and responding to

DISTRICT LODGES

District lodges are made up of a group of local lodges in close proximity and involved in the same industries. The district lodge is an administrative, servicing, and coordinating body. It provides mutual protection and harmonious relationships between affiliated lodges and coordinates and assists them in their efforts. The district lodge can assist affiliated lodges with NATIONAL TRANSIENT DIVISION Staff Mike West – Director Shon Almond – Assistant Director Monte Causey - International Representative History The National Transient Division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was created in 1939 as Lodge 500. This occurred after significant confrontation between local lodge members GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon NO END IN SIGHT FOR L-146 CESSCO LOCKOUT It’s been almost nine months since CESSCO Fabrication & Engineering Ltd. locked out Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) Boilermakers after serving up contract demands that gutted wages, pension contributions and critical seniority language—demands that were too unreasonable for the Boilermakers to agree to, especially after negotiating for more than two and a half years. Rather than continuing NORTHEAST STATES SECTION (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION Stewards often ask how much they should investigate. The answer is that you really need to look at anything and everything that management might use in the grievance meeting. THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIPCONTACTMEMBERSESPAÑOLWHAT IS A BOILERMAKERNEWSBOILERMAKER JOBS The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and

steel mills.

OUR EVENTS AND CONFERENCES School for Workers. Through the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers program, each year the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers hosts weeklong basic training and advanced training classes specifically for Boilermaker leaders.The basic class is designed for up-and-coming local lodge leaders; and the advanced class is for more seasoned leaders or those who have already OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Industrial Health & Safety office operates under the direction of the Industrial Sector Services Department. Director of Health & Safety Services Mark Garrett is responsible for preparing and conducting training programs; publishing printed materials for members and local lodges; conducting on-site walk around inspections and industrial hygiene evaluations; researching and responding to

DISTRICT LODGES

District lodges are made up of a group of local lodges in close proximity and involved in the same industries. The district lodge is an administrative, servicing, and coordinating body. It provides mutual protection and harmonious relationships between affiliated lodges and coordinates and assists them in their efforts. The district lodge can assist affiliated lodges with NATIONAL TRANSIENT DIVISION Staff Mike West – Director Shon Almond – Assistant Director Monte Causey - International Representative History The National Transient Division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was created in 1939 as Lodge 500. This occurred after significant confrontation between local lodge members GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon NO END IN SIGHT FOR L-146 CESSCO LOCKOUT It’s been almost nine months since CESSCO Fabrication & Engineering Ltd. locked out Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) Boilermakers after serving up contract demands that gutted wages, pension contributions and critical seniority language—demands that were too unreasonable for the Boilermakers to agree to, especially after negotiating for more than two and a half years. Rather than continuing NORTHEAST STATES SECTION (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION Stewards often ask how much they should investigate. The answer is that you really need to look at anything and everything that management might use in the grievance meeting. INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS International Headquarters The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers headquarters offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Most of our departmental offices are located at headquarters: 753 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 371-2640 Common Requests Organize your place of employment Apply to be a Boilermaker Questions about pension, annuity or health OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 LEADERSHIP | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS As with all unions, the leadership of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers comes from its members. Members elect local lodge officers and delegates to the Consolidated Conventions held every five years. At the convention, the member-elected delegates elect International officers. Delegates, local lodge officers, and International officers are all members of the union. Member-elected

M.O.R.E. WORK

The M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund is the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' strategic plan to increase membership and man-hours through increased Marketing, Organizing, Recruitment and Employment

efforts.

LOCAL LODGES

REMINDER Lodges must submit LEF funds. Find out how Local lodges are the most important structural part of the union. All of the other structural elements - sections, divisions, districts, councils, and departments - exist solely to help local lodges conduct their business more effectively. Lodges are formed when workers organize themselves in order to bargain collectively with their employer NATIONAL TRANSIENT DIVISION Staff Mike West – Director Shon Almond – Assistant Director Monte Causey - International Representative History The National Transient Division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was created in 1939 as Lodge 500. This occurred after significant confrontation between local lodge members GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon CANADA NEEDS TO SUPPORT ITS RESOURCE SECTOR When it comes to Canada's natural resources, I can almost chant the numbers: 909 resource communities, 1.9 million jobs, $86 billion in investment. Canada is No. 1 in the world for producing potash, No. 1 for canola, No. 2 for uranium, No. 5 for gold, No. 10 for copper. And No. 3 in the world for the area of forests and for oil reserves. We now need all our resources to play their role in L-34 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 STATE UNEMPLOYMENT LINKS Navigating the unemployment benefits system can be challenging, and each state is different. Following are links to each state's unemployment offices. List of State Unemployment Agencies: THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIPCONTACTMEMBERSESPAÑOLWHAT IS A BOILERMAKERNEWSBOILERMAKER JOBS The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and

steel mills.

OUR EVENTS AND CONFERENCES School for Workers. Through the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers program, each year the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers hosts weeklong basic training and advanced training classes specifically for Boilermaker leaders.The basic class is designed for up-and-coming local lodge leaders; and the advanced class is for more seasoned leaders or those who have already OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Industrial Health & Safety office operates under the direction of the Industrial Sector Services Department. Director of Health & Safety Services Mark Garrett is responsible for preparing and conducting training programs; publishing printed materials for members and local lodges; conducting on-site walk around inspections and industrial hygiene evaluations; researching and responding to

DISTRICT LODGES

District lodges are made up of a group of local lodges in close proximity and involved in the same industries. The district lodge is an administrative, servicing, and coordinating body. It provides mutual protection and harmonious relationships between affiliated lodges and coordinates and assists them in their efforts. The district lodge can assist affiliated lodges with NATIONAL TRANSIENT DIVISION Staff Mike West – Director Shon Almond – Assistant Director Monte Causey - International Representative History The National Transient Division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was created in 1939 as Lodge 500. This occurred after significant confrontation between local lodge members L-34 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 NO END IN SIGHT FOR L-146 CESSCO LOCKOUT No end in sight for L-146 CESSCO lockout. Despite temperatures at -20F/-29C, locked out L-146 Boilermakers stand their ground on the picket line as a busload of scabs approaches. The International has provided coats and snow pants to keep Boilermakers warm on the picket line. It’s been almost nine months since CESSCO Fabrication &

Engineering

GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon NORTHEAST STATES SECTION (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIPCONTACTMEMBERSESPAÑOLWHAT IS A BOILERMAKERNEWSBOILERMAKER JOBS The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and

steel mills.

OUR EVENTS AND CONFERENCES School for Workers. Through the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers program, each year the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers hosts weeklong basic training and advanced training classes specifically for Boilermaker leaders.The basic class is designed for up-and-coming local lodge leaders; and the advanced class is for more seasoned leaders or those who have already OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Industrial Health & Safety office operates under the direction of the Industrial Sector Services Department. Director of Health & Safety Services Mark Garrett is responsible for preparing and conducting training programs; publishing printed materials for members and local lodges; conducting on-site walk around inspections and industrial hygiene evaluations; researching and responding to

DISTRICT LODGES

District lodges are made up of a group of local lodges in close proximity and involved in the same industries. The district lodge is an administrative, servicing, and coordinating body. It provides mutual protection and harmonious relationships between affiliated lodges and coordinates and assists them in their efforts. The district lodge can assist affiliated lodges with NATIONAL TRANSIENT DIVISION Staff Mike West – Director Shon Almond – Assistant Director Monte Causey - International Representative History The National Transient Division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was created in 1939 as Lodge 500. This occurred after significant confrontation between local lodge members L-34 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 NO END IN SIGHT FOR L-146 CESSCO LOCKOUT No end in sight for L-146 CESSCO lockout. Despite temperatures at -20F/-29C, locked out L-146 Boilermakers stand their ground on the picket line as a busload of scabs approaches. The International has provided coats and snow pants to keep Boilermakers warm on the picket line. It’s been almost nine months since CESSCO Fabrication &

Engineering

GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon NORTHEAST STATES SECTION (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS International Headquarters The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers headquarters offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Most of our departmental offices are located at headquarters: 753 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 371-2640 Common Requests Organize your place of employment Apply to be a Boilermaker Questions about pension, annuity or health OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640

M.O.R.E. WORK

The M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund is the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' strategic plan to increase membership and man-hours through increased Marketing, Organizing, Recruitment and Employment

efforts.

LOCAL LODGES

REMINDER Lodges must submit LEF funds. Find out how Local lodges are the most important structural part of the union. All of the other structural elements - sections, divisions, districts, councils, and departments - exist solely to help local lodges conduct their business more effectively. Lodges are formed when workers organize themselves in order to bargain collectively with their employer LEADERSHIP | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS Lawrence J. McManamon has been the International Vice President for the Great Lakes Section of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, AFL-CIO, since 1990. Larry began his career as a field construction boilermaker in 1967. He served Local 744 (Cleveland, Ohio) as a

trustee and

L-40 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 NO END IN SIGHT FOR BOILERMAKERS LOCKED OUT AT CESSCO December 8, 2020 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Locked out workers prepare for cold, long haul on the picket line to preserve union Edmonton, Alberta, (Dec. 8, 2020) – As Christmas approaches, Boilermakers locked out of their jobs since June 28 at CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering Ltd, aren’t optimistic about going back to work any time soon. After nearly six months CESSCO still refuses to GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon CANADA NEEDS TO SUPPORT ITS RESOURCE SECTOR When it comes to Canada's natural resources, I can almost chant the numbers: 909 resource communities, 1.9 million jobs, $86 billion in investment. Canada is No. 1 in the world for producing potash, No. 1 for canola, No. 2 for uranium, No. 5 for gold, No. 10 for copper. And No. 3 in the world for the area of forests and for oil reserves. We now need all our resources to play their role in L-34 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIPCONTACTMEMBERSESPAÑOLNEWSBOILERMAKER JOBSCONSTITUTION The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and

steel mills.

OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640

HOW TO JOIN A UNION

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has been around for about 120 years, building a proven track record for success. And with welding, rigging and construction positions in high demand, as a union Boilermaker, you can earn top wages and enjoy excellent benefits, including: A place to train and practice for jobs and certification

testing.

INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Industrial Health & Safety office operates under the direction of the Industrial Sector Services Department. Director of Health & Safety Services Mark Garrett is responsible for preparing and conducting training programs; publishing printed materials for members and local lodges; conducting on-site walk around inspections and industrial hygiene evaluations; researching and responding to NATIONAL TRANSIENT DIVISION Staff Mike West – Director Shon Almond – Assistant Director Monte Causey - International Representative History The National Transient Division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was created in 1939 as Lodge 500. This occurred after significant confrontation between local lodge members L-34 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 NO END IN SIGHT FOR L-146 CESSCO LOCKOUT No end in sight for L-146 CESSCO lockout. Despite temperatures at -20F/-29C, locked out L-146 Boilermakers stand their ground on the picket line as a busload of scabs approaches. The International has provided coats and snow pants to keep Boilermakers warm on the picket line. It’s been almost nine months since CESSCO Fabrication &

Engineering

CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION Conducting an Investigation. GRIEVANCES ARE WON and lost based on how well they are investigated. A thorough investigation gives you the tools you need to build a strong argument. Every grievance is different, so every investigation will lead you in different directions, but employing a few basic strategies can improve your

investigations and

GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon NORTHEAST STATES SECTION (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIPCONTACTMEMBERSESPAÑOLNEWSBOILERMAKER JOBSCONSTITUTION The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and

steel mills.

OBITUARIES | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640

HOW TO JOIN A UNION

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has been around for about 120 years, building a proven track record for success. And with welding, rigging and construction positions in high demand, as a union Boilermaker, you can earn top wages and enjoy excellent benefits, including: A place to train and practice for jobs and certification

testing.

INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Industrial Health & Safety office operates under the direction of the Industrial Sector Services Department. Director of Health & Safety Services Mark Garrett is responsible for preparing and conducting training programs; publishing printed materials for members and local lodges; conducting on-site walk around inspections and industrial hygiene evaluations; researching and responding to NATIONAL TRANSIENT DIVISION Staff Mike West – Director Shon Almond – Assistant Director Monte Causey - International Representative History The National Transient Division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was created in 1939 as Lodge 500. This occurred after significant confrontation between local lodge members L-34 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 NO END IN SIGHT FOR L-146 CESSCO LOCKOUT No end in sight for L-146 CESSCO lockout. Despite temperatures at -20F/-29C, locked out L-146 Boilermakers stand their ground on the picket line as a busload of scabs approaches. The International has provided coats and snow pants to keep Boilermakers warm on the picket line. It’s been almost nine months since CESSCO Fabrication &

Engineering

CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION Conducting an Investigation. GRIEVANCES ARE WON and lost based on how well they are investigated. A thorough investigation gives you the tools you need to build a strong argument. Every grievance is different, so every investigation will lead you in different directions, but employing a few basic strategies can improve your

investigations and

GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon NORTHEAST STATES SECTION (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the

HOW TO JOIN A UNION

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has been around for about 120 years, building a proven track record for success. And with welding, rigging and construction positions in high demand, as a union Boilermaker, you can earn top wages and enjoy excellent benefits, including: A place to train and practice for jobs and certification

testing.

M.O.R.E. WORK

The M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund is the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' strategic plan to increase membership and man-hours through increased Marketing, Organizing, Recruitment and Employment

efforts.

CANADA NEEDS TO SUPPORT ITS RESOURCE SECTOR When it comes to Canada's natural resources, I can almost chant the numbers: 909 resource communities, 1.9 million jobs, $86 billion in investment. Canada is No. 1 in the world for producing potash, No. 1 for canola, No. 2 for uranium, No. 5 for gold, No. 10 for copper. And No. 3 in the world for the area of forests and for oil reserves. We now need all our resources to play their role in BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS The benefits of being a union member are huge. On average, unionized workers earn about 28 percent more in wages than nonunion workers. They are nearly twice as likely to have an employer-paid pension as nonunion workers. And in 2010, 84 percent of union workers were covered by an employer-sponsored health care insurance plan, compared to only 55 percent of nonunion workers. NO END IN SIGHT FOR BOILERMAKERS LOCKED OUT AT CESSCO December 8, 2020 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Locked out workers prepare for cold, long haul on the picket line to preserve union Edmonton, Alberta, (Dec. 8, 2020) – As Christmas approaches, Boilermakers locked out of their jobs since June 28 at CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering Ltd, aren’t optimistic about going back to work any time soon. After nearly six months CESSCO still refuses to

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VACATION TRUST

The Boilermaker Vacation Trust was originally established in 1963 as part of the Western States Construction Agreement. Over the years, other lodges have joined the trust, either because they added a vacation benefit to their contracts or they merged their individual plans into this trust to gain legal protection. Twenty-two local union lodges participate in the Boilermaker Vacation Trust GREAT LAKES STATES SECTION (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Officers & Staff Lawrence McManamon LOCAL LODGE OFFICERS The officers for each local lodge are defined by the lodge by-laws in accordance with the constitution. The primary officer for most of our lodges is the president. The chief financial officer is the secretary-treasurer. Larger lodges elect a business manager/secretary-treasurer (BM-ST) as their primary officer. The BM-ST acts as both the chief executive officer and the chief L-29 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS 753 State Ave Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101; 913-371-2640 Skip to main content

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FORWARD THINKING… TOGETHER The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers grew out of the Industrial Revolution and the demand for steam power. Organized in 1880, we are one of the oldest unions in the United States. We are headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas (since 1893) and service more than 200 local lodges across North America. Our union represents workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and steel mills. We build naval ships and commercial tankers, repair locomotives, make cement, and mine coal, gypsum, and talc. We forge tools for industry and make consumer goods. Our highly-skilled members have built nuclear, gas-fired, and advanced coal-fired power plants, as well as military ships, including various classes of submarines. Boilermakers helped construct the U.S.S. New York amphibious transport dock (launched in late 2009), which includes steel from the Twin Towers. We also helped build the world’s first nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Nautilus. Boilermakers from Pennsylvania crafted the structural sections of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis (which includes 900 tons of stainless steel—more than any other project in the world at the time it was built). And it was our members who manufactured the aluminum-based fuel for the Space Shuttle’s solid rocket boosters. The Boilermakers have played a key role in history. We built machinery to construct the Panama Canal and thousands of ships to help win two

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We are a progressive, forward-thinking union that has established national funds for pensions, health and welfare, and an annuity trust. We boast one of the best apprentice programs in America and partner in an award-winning alliance with construction industry contractors and owners that has resulted in numerous union/management innovations for improved safety, manpower availability, training, and cost savings. The Boilermakers union has long been politically active, with a permanent presence in Washington, D.C. We aggressively promote and defend the rights of our members and indeed those of all workers. We are guided by the Boilermaker Code and Creed. They connect us to the men and women who came before us and built the union, and they point us to the professional conduct and high-level performance that bring value to our employers and secure our future and that of generations of Boilermakers to come.

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