Conference News - Wednesday

Local 433 wins top safety award
Local 433 (Tampa, Florida) was presented with the 2024 Charles W. Jones Award, which honors the local lodge demonstrating the highest use of specified MOST programs during the preceding year.

Southern Company projects open doors for Boilermakers
Southern Company’s long-term energy plans mean big opportunities for union craft labor, with Boilermakers set to play a pivotal role in upcoming projects in the South.
Additional News
- BEST Program preps ready-to-go workforce
- Boilermakers reverse member decline, chart growth for the future
- Legislative update focuses on labor, industry issues
- Bank of Labor marks record growth
- MBDS Updates
- National Transient Division hosts first conference, grows membership
- Simmons closes conference with call for continued collaboration
Conference News - Tuesday

Simmons calls for renewed partnership and innovation
In a powerful address to owners and contractors, Boilermakers’ International President Timothy Simmons outlined a forward-looking vision built on partnership, innovation and a renewed commitment to workforce excellence.

Rizzo urges leaders to prioritize mental health
Guest speaker Josh Rizzo understands what it feels like to keep crippling pain inside and not share it with anyone.
Additional News
- MOST program stats prove progress
- Recruiting initiatives yield new Boilermakers
- A tripartite success story: Be happy, but not satisfied
- BNAP expands training tools, boosts recruitment efforts
- NACBE still going strong at 50
- Recruitment, training top caucus concerns
- Boot camps prep welders to fulfill manpower needs