International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (IBB) is a trade union in the United States and Canada. It is for boilermakers and related occupations, and is affiliated with both the AFL-CIO and CLC.

The Boilermakers union has a four-year apprenticeship training program before becoming a Journeyman. Boilermakers primarily work in nuclear and fossil power plants. However they also work in shipyards, refineries and chemical plants. The work involves welding, rigging and fabricating. All work done is governed by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration).

Boilermakers Local 592

Lone Star District Lodge

1269 North Main Street

Vidor, TX 77662

Business Manager

Clay Herford

Office  (913) 669-1808

E-Mail: cherford@boilermakers.org

Training Director

Mark Thompson

(409) 938-8205

Email: local132@sbcglobal.net