When the green flag waves at The Glen for tomorrow’s ARCA Menards race, the Boilermakers Union seal will make its auto racing debut with driver Shane Backes.
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has signed on to partner with Backes and Mad Scientist Racing. The August 8th race at Watkins Glen International in New York is the first of four ARCA Menards Series races in which the Boilermakers’ will partner with Backes. His Chevrolet Super Sport will carry the Boilermaker seal on its wrap, and the seal adorns Backes’ fire suit as well.— Aug 7
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.— Aug 6
Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) raised $10,000 for Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in the lodge’s 30th annual golf tournament on May 24.
The 25 teams participated in the outing hosted at the Elk’s Country Club in McDermott, Ohio.
"This year, we were fortunate enough to give Hospice a donation of $10,000, the largest donation we have ever given them. We are very thankful for everyone involved with this event and hope to keep it going for many years to come," said L-105 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Ledford.— Jul 24
Over the weekend, workers at Nichiha in Macon, Georgia, voted in favor of unionizing with the Boilermakers union. More than 250 workers turned out for the vote, with 55% voting “yes” for the union. Nichiha manufactures fiber cement siding panels that are primarily used in residential construction.— Jul 14
