Twenty-one local union lodges participate in the Boilermaker Vacation Trust. They include Locals 4, 7, 11, 13, 27, 28, 29, 45, 60, 83, 92, 101, 107, 193, 237, 242, 363, 502, 549, 627, and 647. If you have worked in the jurisdiction of any of … read more
International President Newton B. Jones formally announced the retirement of MOST Administrator Roger Erickson during the 2015 National Tripartite Alliance Conference. Accompanied by a standing ovation for his years of service, Jones congratulated him, stating, “I think everybody here respects the job you’ve done; I … read more
Until the 1980s, getting hurt on the job was a risk everyone accepted. Today, safety means all Boilermakers come home at the end of every shift. It means our training has to be second to none. It means responsibility and accountability must be ingrained in … read more
Falls result in more than 300 construction worker deaths and thousands of injuries annually in the United States. Such incidences on the job are the result of unprotected roof edges; roof and floor openings; unstable scaffolds, ladders and structural steel; leading edges; open shafts and … read more