Welcome to the 35th Consolidated Convention

Daily Reporter - Wednesday Edition

McGarvey keynotes convention

McGarvey keynotes convention

North America’s Building Trades Union President, Sean McGarvey, gave a keynote address Tuesday morning ahead of the Convention business session.

At the heart of McGarvey’s message: Union building trades are in a strong position for jobs and steady work.

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

We know Boilermakers rock, but why did Local D561 (Weeping Water, Nebraska) send a whole jar of rocks to display in the Boilermaker History Preservation Department’s exhibit in the Exhibit Hall?

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Daily Reporter - Tuesday Edition

Simmons reelected; officer elections conclude

Simmons reelected; officer elections conclude

Delegates to the 35th Consolidated Convention voted today to elect Timothy Simmons to a five-year term as International President to the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve the men and women who call themselves Boilermakers,” Simmons said to an energized crowd upon his election. “We cannot stop now. We’ve got to take this energy back to our local lodges and fire them up the same way. With organizing recruiting and training, we can triple in size before our next convention!”

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Shuler calls for an economy for working people

Shuler calls for an economy for working people

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler addressed the 35th Consolidated Convention on Monday, urging delegates to continue leading the union in organizing, political action and worker-led innovation.

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Welcome to the 35th Consolidated Convention

Welcome to the 35th Consolidated Convention

Welcome to the 35th Consolidated Convention of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, AFL-CIO.

Over the coming days, delegates from across our Brotherhood will gather at Caesars Palace to carry out one of the union's most important responsibilities: reviewing and reaffirming our Constitution, electing International officers and helping shape the direction of the Boilermakers for the next five years and beyond.

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AFL-CIO President to speak Monday

AFL-CIO President to speak Monday

Liz Shuler, President of AFL-CIO is set to address delegates and guests Monday before official business begins in the opening moments of the 35th Consolidated Convention.

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NABTU’s McGarvey headlines Tuesday

NABTU’s McGarvey headlines Tuesday

North America’s Building Trade’s Union President, Sean McGarvey, will kick things off with a keynote address Tuesday morning before business begins.

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Welcome to the official website of the Boilermakers’ 35th Consolidated Convention. This gathering of delegates from across the United States and Canada occurs every five years as required by the International Brotherhood Constitution. It is here that we renew the constitution and elect International officers.

Our convention is by far the largest and most significant event held by the Boilermakers. The actions of the convention delegates will set forth the rules and policies we will rely upon over the next five years and beyond. This is both a serious responsibility and a remarkable privilege. Delegates are the voice of the members, and it is the members who form the fabric of our great union.

With the hard work and dedication of the delegates and committees, we are confident our union will emerge from the 35th Consolidated Convention ready to take on the challenges of the next five years.


Special Exhibits

The Boilermaker History & Preservation Department will have a very special exhibit showcasing many different aspects of our Boilermaker legacy.

The Exhibit Hall is open daily through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.