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We organize to unite the power of working people As a union, organizing is one of the most important things we do (arguably, the most important thing we do). Organizing means bringing together individual working men and women to magnify our strength and our say, concentrated into one unified, amplified voice with enough power to effectively challenge even the goliaths in politics, industries, workplaces and boardrooms. It’s the very definition of what and who we are: a union, a uniting force for what’s right, fair and good. In our union, organizing is carried out in a variety of ways. — Jul 25
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A Look Back: Boilermakers rally support to tank 1980 maritime bill In the heart of Washington D.C., where the political currents swirled with the potential to reshape the maritime industry, a gathering of Boilermakers and other unions echoed a resounding dissent against the maritime omnibus bill in the spring of 1980. The Boilermakers convened at the National Shipbuilders’ Conference, a two-day symposium that became the crucible for dissent and opposition. — Jul 19
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Doppelmayr OAC employees secure first contract Doppelmayr OAC workers negotiated their first contract, achieving numerous improvements the employees sought. Negotiations began in November, three months after employees voted to unionize. “They now have a voice and are a part of an organization that will support them and address all their issues and concerns head on,” said Local 549 Business Agent Osvaldo Troche Jr., who headed up negotiations for the new L-549 (Pittsburg, California) members. — Jul 8
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Western States conference zeroes in on manpower, new energy The Western States Section assembled Boilermaker leaders, contractors and employers in Santa Monica, California, April 8-9, for a tripartite conference. Leading topics focused on the future of energy and Boilermaker work, as well as safety. The event has grown in popularity as a platform to learn about new developments in Boilermaker industries, present new information and initiatives and tackle concerns and challenges. “The main focus of our tripartite conference is to find out how we can service our employers better,” said WS-IVP J. Tom Baca. — Jul 3
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L-627 locks in five-year contract with PSI Local 627 (Phoenix) shipyard workers in Honolulu, Hawaii, are celebrating their five-year contract with Pacific Shipyards International, replacing the three-year contract signed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Boilermakers represent all workers in the closed-shop shipyard. The contract secured wage increases, a shift differential increase, better overtime pay, boot allowance increases and a pay raise for those in the lead man and foreman positions. — Jun 26