Amid a time of significant change within the Boilermakers union, newly elected International President Tim Simmons set the tone for the 37th MOST National Tripartite Alliance conference held near San Diego Aug. 26-29. Simmons gave a powerful message, emphasizing the union’s perseverance and the need to serve the members.
Simmons acknowledged recent news about indictments handed down by the Department of Justice and the federal investigation into the union, as well as the unprecedented changes in the union’s leadership.— Oct 14
Each year, Boilermaker scholarship candidates must answer an essay question and topic prompts as part of the application requirements. The question is different each year, and candidates must respond in 500 words or less.
The 2024 Boilermakers Scholarship Essay question was:
What economic conditions fueled the rise of labor unions in the late 19th and early-to-mid 20th Century? Compare and contrast the economic conditions from that period in history with conditions workers face today. Include topics such as wages, housing costs, safety, child labor or others.— Oct 11
The International Executive Council has announced the winners of the 2024 scholarship award program. The Boilermakers’ scholarship committee was allotted $100,000 to award in total, with $74,000 earmarked for U.S. applicants and $26,000 for Canadian applicants. IBB received 106 total eligible applications from Boilermaker dependents. The applicants were judged on their academic achievements, leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities and a written essay.— Oct 11
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.— Oct 8
It is an honor and privilege to have been elected by the International Executive Council as the International President of our union, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve each and every member of this distinguished organization.— Sep 25
