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Brookins, Trojan workers and union benefit from incentive program National Cement Lodge Boilermaker Darryl Brookins is about to cash in on the union’s investment in his assistance. Brookins’ involvement was instrumental in successfully organizing Trojan Battery in Sandersville, Georgia. Brookins, who works at Imerys in the Sandersville area, provided the lead and connections and actively assisted with the organizing campaign that ultimately led to Trojan Battery workers voting “yes” to unionize. — Aug 6
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IBB wins landslide organizing victory at Georgia Trojan Battery facility Workers at Trojan Battery in Sandersville, Georgia, made it crystal clear through an 89-23 vote: They wanted a union. The overwhelming vote in favor of unionizing with the Boilermakers came after a five-month campaign led by Carlos Brooks, Southeast Organizing Coordinator, M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund and Edwin Allen, Southeast Organizer, M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund. According to Brooks, Trojan workers were ready for better working conditions. “They needed a voice,” he said. — Aug 6
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L-92 sponsors 5K charity run Local 92 (Los Angeles) recently supported the 5K for Change race, hosted by the Louise W. Calhoun Foundation. The annual event raises funds for youth and veteran scholarships as well as supporting community programs throughout the Los Angeles Harbor area. As part of their commitment to giving back, L-92 sponsored 20 children to participate in the 5K. In addition to their financial sponsorship, during the 5K, L-92 members volunteered, participated in the race itself and had the opportunity to hand out recruiting material and talk about a career in the Boilermakers. — Aug 4
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Locals award service pins 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. — Jul 31
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NASSCO-Bremerton workers vote yes to unionize Workers at General Dynamics NASSCO in Bremerton, Washington, voted 24-12 in favor of joining the Boilermakers. Western States Organizers connected with workers through text messages and parking lot visits. “They needed a better quality of life and better pay, the Boilermakers can make that happen,” said Western States Director of Organizing Manny Valenzuela. Workers will be represented by Local 104 (Seattle). Look for the full story in the Fall issue of The Boilermaker Reporter. — Jul 31