Just what is the Boilermakers union? We’re an elite membership of skilled craftsmen and women and industrial workers, trained and committed to stand apart as the best. We’re the choice for workers who want an innovative, forward-thinking union …

The Boilermakers union represents more than 50,000 skilled workers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Learn about our work, history, leadership, and more.

Join the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers! Become a boilermaker union member and earn top wages while enjoying excellent benefits for you and your family. Want to join an elite membership of skilled craftsmen and women who are trained to be the best?

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada in industrial construction, repair, and maintenance; manufacturing; shipbuilding and marine repair; railroads; mining and quarrying; cement kilns; …

Two different unions of boilermakers formed—a Chicago group and one in the south. In 1893 the two groups merged to form the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders.

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers across the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and other industries.

Boilermakers have helped to power, build and transport the U.S. and Canada for over 100 years. As we look toward the future, the union is always seeking skilled and dedicated men and women to learn the Boilermaker craft through our apprenticeship training.

Joining the Boilermakers Union means joining an international family that aggressively prepares, promotes, protects and defends its members. We make the workplace safer and ensure fair treatment under a legal contract.

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers is a diverse union representing over 60,000 workers in the construction, shipbuilding, railroad, manufacturing, metalwork, and cement and mining industries throughout the United States and Canada.

Welcome to the Boilermaker members’ hub. This section of our website provides our retired and current Boilermaker brothers and sisters with useful resources, tools and links. Please note that some areas require member login.