Your Shipyard. Your Voice.
Who’s got your back? We do.
You work hard and get the job done right.
You deserve decent wages, good benefits, safe working conditions, basic respect and fair treatment on the job.
We can help.
The Boilermakers union has been fighting for shipyard workers for over 100 years. We know that shipyard work is tough, demanding and dangerous—and that you deserve more than just a paycheck. You deserve a voice on the job and the chance to stand up for what you and your coworkers want.
We know that when shipyard workers stand together, you don’t just build ships—you build a better future for yourself, your coworkers and your community. Let us stand with you. More...
Want to know more about the Boilermakers or how to organize with us? Call us at 1-800-24-UNION or fill out this quick form.
Shipbuilding is in our name
They call us the Boilermakers union, but we’re really the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers. We’ve represented shipyard workers for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about the power of having a voice on the job.
Today, we represent workers at NASSCO shipyard in San Diego; the U.S. Navy shipyard in Bremerton, Washington; Ingalls Shipyard in Mississippi; Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin; General Dynamics Electric Boat in Connecticut; and Victoria Shipyard in Canada—just to name a few. We even represent the workers who maintain Seattle’s ferry fleets and the workers who built the new Maid of the Mist electric boats in New York.
Let us help you find your voice and stand beside you too.
The Benefits of Joining
A STRONGER POSITION WHEN NEGOTIATING FOR WAGES AND BENEFITS
The more members we have, the more influence we’ll have in negotiating a contract.
A VOICE IN YOUR UNION & A VOTE ON CONTRACTS
Our members ARE the union. Union representation helps ensure you’re treated fairly on the job. Backed by a negotiated contract, union workers are protected by a grievance procedure designed to enforce the contract and stop the employer from violating labor laws.
ACCESS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS
- UnionPlus discounts on phone service, travel and more
- Free membership in the Union Sportsmen's Alliance
AN EMPOWERED VOICE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
As a Boilermaker, the power to make change is in our numbers. By expanding our membership, collectively we send a clear message to the owners that we want a say in our workplace, in our wages, in our benefits, and in our working conditions
A BETTER FUTURE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
The wages, benefits and working conditions you enjoy today were negotiated by the union. They can be taken away if all employees do not stand together in solidarity.
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Boilermaker Shipyards
Our members work in shipyards all over North America. NASSCO shipyard in San Diego; the U.S. Navy shipyard in Bremerton, Washington; Ingalls Shipyard in Mississippi; Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin; General Dynamics Electric Boat in Connecticut; and Victoria Shipyard in Canada—just to name a few. We even represent the workers who maintain Seattle’s ferry fleets and the workers who built the new Maid of the Mist electric boats in New York.
Let us help you find your voice and stand beside you too.
