Boilermaker Union News and Updates

  • Southeast Area L-108's Loyd wins Apprentice of the Year, Great Lakes Area takes team honors
    The 2025 National Apprenticeship Competition concluded Wednesday near Savannah, Georgia, and the results are in: Congratulations to Nathaniel Loyd of Local 108 (Bessemer, Alabama) who earned top individual honors as the 2025 Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program's Apprentice of the Year! — Aug 15
  • ARCA driver Shane Backes signs partnership with Boilermakers Union
    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
  • Locals award service pins
    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
  • L-105 raises $10,000 for local hospice
    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
  • Urgent: Take action to protect Tennessee Valley Authority from privatization
    Breaking News — Jul 23