Union workers at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, voted to approve a new collective bargaining agreement, marking the first full contract negotiation between the parties in nearly two decades. The new contract, covering around 6,000 workers, includes what the company calls its largest wage increase ever, featuring an immediate 18% base pay raise, annual 3% increases through 2029, and a 5% raise in 2030, along with up to an additional 10% for designated “critical craft” positions, including Boilermakers.— May 22
In 2026, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers will convene its 35th Consolidated Convention, continuing a storied tradition that began with the union’s first convention in Milwaukee on June 4, 1894. While much has changed in the more than 130 years since that first gathering, one essential bond endures: the fellowship and purpose of brothers and sisters which unites Boilermakers across generations.— May 21
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.— May 19
The Boilermaker Vacation Trust began on Jan. 1, 1964, after negotiations between the Western Field Construction Negotiating Committee and the Nine Western States Field Construction Boilermaker-Blacksmiths lodges. During 1963 contract talks, Western States contractors agreed to contribute 10 cents per hour to create the new vacation fund, which is an important benefit that supports Boilermakers and their families while strengthening the long-term stability of the craft.— May 17
Boilermaker organizers gathered Jan. 14, at International Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, for a full day of training, coordination and strategic discussion focused on strengthening organizing efforts across the country.— May 14
