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
Emily Alford had never been to a Tradeswomen Build Nations conference, and she didn’t know anyone there. The Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) Boilermaker had traveled alone from Canada to the 2025 event at Chicago’s massive McCormick Place Conference Center. But, she quickly found good company in more than 100 Boilermaker women and allies among the nearly 6,000 people who gathered Sept. 19 to 21 to learn about issues facing tradeswomen, discover advocacy and paths to leadership, share ideas and find inspiration in featured speakers—and one another. — Dec 9
Rennae Ross knew how to fix the rusted-out gunnery platform.
Ross, a Local 549 (Pittsburg, California) Boilermaker, thought this as she toured the SS Red Oak Victory—the last surviving vessel out of 747 World War II ships built at Kaiser Shipyard in Richmond, California.— Dec 4
Jessica Albright and Denesha Sotelo are the latest Boilermaker women to be named as Tradeswomen Heroes by North Americas Building Trades Union.
Albright, who is journeyworker from Local 627 (Phoenix), received the honor in October.— Dec 4
