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 that looks out for its members today and tomorrow. And we’re the choice for owners, contractors and other employers who want to get the job done right—on time, within budget and safely. Every time.

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THANK YOU BOILERMAKERS

Komatsu Peoria Manufacturing Operations displays a sign thanking Boilermakers Union Local 158 for making a difference.

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Labor Day T-shirts

We would like to thank our Union Brothers and Sisters and their families for joining Boilermakers Local 158 as we walked to show our Union solidarity at the Labor Day parade.

Recent News

Komatsu includes Boilermakers in billboard

Timothy Canon on Tuesday, June 15 2021 - 12:00pm

Komatsu gave a nod to its employees from Local 158 (Peoria, Illinois) and included the Boilermakers seal in a billboard honoring local Peoria charity ART, Inc (https://artincpeoria.org/). As part of the company’s Tons of Support program, Komatsu uses billboards to recognize and raise awareness of a different Central Illinois nonprofit or an occasion, such as Veteran’s Day, each month. Komatsu celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020, and L-158 Boilermakers make Komatsu heavy haul trucks.

Local 158 donates to veterans’ Honor Flights

Timothy Canon on Thursday, September 5 2019 - 12:00pm

LOCAL 158 (PEORIA, ILLINOIS) members love veterans, and that shows in their fundraising. The local raises money for veterans through their Red Friday shirts, spearheaded by L-158 sister Keri Elliott. The money goes to sponsor Honor Flights, an organization that takes veterans to Washington D.C. to visit war memorials.

Boilermakers International News Feed

Local 647’s Kerkaert captures Apprentice of the Year title — Nov 1
Philly Shipyard christens the Patriot State — Oct 24
Boilermakers host successful USA clay shoot, youth day — Oct 24
Donation sparks TIG welding instruction for high school — Oct 22
Chicago member bounces his way to gold — Oct 16

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