At the Awards Banquet (held during the Boilermaker Industry Tripartite Conference August 13) the National Training Trust Fund (NTTF) trustees took the opportunity to acknowledge an individual who over the years have demonstrated extraordinary commitment, dedication and support for apprenticeship training. This year we are recognizing Joe Kiwior, a long term member of Local 359.

Congratulations to the 12 Canadian graduate apprentices honoured on August 13, 2019 at a special event during the 2019 Boilermaker Industry Tripartite Conference in Canada.

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers congratulate Local Lodge 203 for 50 years of service to the Members of this great Union. Enjoy your celebrations 203!

In Sudbury, Ontario, Vale operates one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world with nearly 4,000 employees. Boilermakers from Lodge 128 and their employer Ganotec were selected to install four steel liners on two stacks that reach 450 feet tall.

On July 3-5, 2019 Lodge 73 hosted three days of leadership training.