Local 158

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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.

THANK YOU BOILERMAKERS

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

Boilermakers International Visits Komatsu

Boilermakers International visits Komatsu Peoria Manufacturing Operations on October 16th, 2024.

Recent News

Boilermakers Local 158 Merchandise

Our Union now has shirts, hoodies, hats, and beanies for sale at the Union Hall! Christmas is coming up fast and these would make great gifts for yourself or your family members. Supplies are limited so stop in soon while they are available. All merchandise sells at exact value and no profit is made as a thank you to all our Union Brothers and Sisters!

Komatsu includes Boilermakers in billboard

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

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.

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