Boilermakers from Local 1600 (St. Charles, Illinois) have been on the picket line since just before Christmas after being locked out by Toyal America Inc. The 32 members were locked out after the company attempted to make drastic changes to health insurance premiums—without giving notice—just before negotiations. When the Boilermakers declined to accept the changes, the company locked them out.— Jan 9
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.— Dec 17
A new collective bargaining agreement, signed Aug. 12, focuses on making union Boilermaker work more attractive to skilled tradespeople in the Southeast Area and boosting union manpower. The Southeast Area CBA increases Boilermaker hourly wages, subsistence reimbursement and meal caps, among other favorable changes.
A few highlights of the new CBA include:— Dec 11
A few months ago, I had the honor and privilege to participate in the Tradeswomen Build Nations conference for a second time. One of the highlights for me both years I’ve attended has been walking in the banner parade, side by side with my Boilermaker sisters and others from throughout the United States and Canada. It makes me proud to be a part of their energy; it makes me proud to be part of their excitement for our union, for our craft. It makes me proud to be a Boilermaker.— Dec 9
