It is with great sadness that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has learned about the death of Edward Powers, who, in addition to his dedication as a shipyard Boilermaker, rose as a leader and worked to create pathways to advance Black Boilermakers into leadership roles. Brother Powers was 88 years old.— May 18
Tyler Brown, Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Industrial Sector Operations, reached a career milestone April 23 when he was sworn into the Missouri State Bar at the state capitol in Jefferson City. He was also enrolled in the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri.
Brown received his Juris Doctor in 2009 from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.— May 4
When Boilermakers say they’re best in their craft, that they can build anything, it’s not an empty boast. From outfitting a ship in less than two weeks to contributing their skills to the first laser interferometer gravitation wave observatory, the union’s members are cutting-edge in their craft. Following is a retrospective of a few unique Boilermaker jobs that showcase the drive, skill and versatility of Boilermaker men and women throughout the past century.— Apr 15
As the mother of three, Martina Taite was looking for a way to make a better life for her family when she discovered the Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi—and the Boilermakers union.
A member of Local 693 since 2008, she’s spent the past 13 years rising as a leader, both formally and informally. Most recently, she was elected as president of her 1,800-member local lodge; and in April, North America’s Building Trades Unions named her as a Tradeswoman Hero.— Apr 12
The following pins have been presented in recognition of continuous years of service in the Boilermakers union as reported by local lodge leadership.— Apr 8
