Deep in the heart of North Carolina, where the clang of work echoes through the Norfolk Southern shops, Scott Griffin has built a career, and a creative life as an artist, out of metal. A member of Local 1393 (Altoona, Pennsylvania), Griffin has spent 20 years as a Boilermaker, working emergencies and building the heavy components that keep the railroad running.— Nov 6
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.— Nov 4
In 1904, Boilermakers were on strike against the Santa Fe Coast Lines, demanding higher wages and better treatment. The Civil War had ended 39 years earlier; World War I was still a decade away. Women in the U.S. wouldn’t win the right to vote for another 16 years. Canada was still a self-governing dominion of the British Empire, not yet fully independent.— Oct 30
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Boilermakers call for an end to government shutdown
Following is an official statement from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers:— Oct 24
In a spirited union drive that spanned the summer, workers at Dometic in Litchfield, Illinois, voted 55–43 in favor of joining the Boilermakers. The Sept. 9 vote secured union representation for more than 100 eligible workers at the company’s two facilities, which serve as a distribution hub and light assembly operation for outdoor products.— Oct 20
