Plan on attending the next scheduled Union meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19th at 7pm

Thursday January 19th 2023 will be the Boilermakers Local 85 Union Meeting and Retiree party. After the Union Meeting we will recognize the members that retired in 2022  and also recognize members for thier years of service. This is a great event to reconnect with Brothers and sisters that you haven’t seen in awhile and is open to all Local 85 member. Food and drinks will be provided following the Meeting.

 

 

Boilermakers Local 85 will be offering a Common Arc on January 17-19th 2023. Abe will be starting signup sheet at the hall shortly. Make sure to reserve your spot in advance. The Training center is open Monday – Friday to practice.

 

  The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers offers a chance to receive a scholarship to its members thier sons, daughters, legally adopted children or dependents of members. Applications may be submitted online between January 1 and March 1, 2023. Click on this link for all of the information to apply.

 

 

The Boilermakers and Cigna have a new way to see a doctor without ever leaving your home. Amwell telehealth  allows you to have electronic video visits with a doctor by using a web or mobile app at no cost to you. Amwell doctors are available 24/7. There is a link to enrollment instructions. To enroll click on this link. Enrollment is free Be sure to use the service key BOILERMAKERS to ensure you visit is free of charge. Amwell enrollment instructions

 

 

Here is a link to apply online and also a link for TWIC signup locations. The cost for the application is $125.25. If you have any questions about how the TWIC application process works, go to the TWIC website for answers. Along with the TWIC card a lot of the work on the road also requires a MOST OSHA 5 Hr refresher within the last year or some other MOST OSHA class such as the 10 hour or 30 hour. These classes can be taken online. Sign up with Paul at the training center to get access to the online MOST classes.

There is a online company that specializes in selling American made products and they are a Ohio based company. The name of the company is All American Clothing Company. They pride themselves on being “Grown and sewn in the USA” . They carry everything from regular everyday clothes, hunting clothes, workout clothes, and accessories. They even offer free shipping on all orders $99 and up. Check out thier selection and let all your friends know that there is a American made alternative to all the foreign made products that we normally come across.

THE BOILERMAKER CREED:

I AM A BOILERMAKER.

I AM A SKILLED CRAFTSPERSON AND A MEMBER OF A TEAM.

I SERVE A BROTHERHOOD WHOSE EXCEPTIONAL LEGACY SPANS OVER 130 YEARS.

I HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE ME, MY MENTORS.

I HONOR THEIR STRUGGLE TO PROVIDE ME WITH A UNION OPPORTUNITY.

I RESPECT THEIR KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY.

I WILL SHOW UP ON TIME, READY TO WORK.

I WILL GIVE QUALITY WORK FOR QUALITY PAY.

I WILL HONOR THE NEGOTIATED CONTRACT AND LET MY STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATIVES DO THEIR JOBS.

I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY ACTIONS.

I WILL DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.

I AM AN EXCELLENT PROBLEM SOLVER.

I AM A GUEST AT JOB SITES AND CONDUCT MYSELF ACCORDINGLY.

I AM CONSTANTLY LEARNING AND SHARING THAT KNOWLEDGE.

I AM ALWAYS WORKING SAFELY AND DEMAND THE SAME FROM THOSE AROUND ME.

I AM A GUARDIAN OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND THE UNION WAY OF LIFE.

I AM PART OF A BROTHERHOOD.

I AM A BOILERMAKER.