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Union names Linda Sanchez Legislator of the Year

Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38) accepts the Boilermakers Legislator of the Year award May 7 during the LEAP conference.

THE BOILERMAKERS UNION honored Linda Sanchez as Legislator of the Year at the annual LEAP conference May 7.


DGA finalizes legislative issues

Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Energy Policy and Climate Change, American Shipbuilding, Trade and Manufacturing

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Facebook spurs political outreach

Martin Williams, Local 13

Lodges capitalize on power of social media

KEEPING MEMBERS AWARE of political developments affecting their jobs and unions has become much easier since social media tools became popular, say Boilermakers from several lodges.

Local 13 (Philadelphia) and Local 28, (Newark, N.J.) use Facebook specifically as a resource for political and legislative news and opinions, both at the state and federal levels. The lodges also share such information across their Facebook pages.

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Locals  L-13, L-28

LEAP 2013 tentative issues

PRESIDENT OBAMA’S REELECTION in November of 2012 signaled confidence from the American people regarding the direction of the country — and a strong rebuke of the Republican candidate’s vision for our nation. There was cautious hope that the 113th Congress, which began this past January, could begin to address America’s most pressing priorities.

Unfortunately, the partisan bickering and legislative gridlock on Capitol Hill have not changed.

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Election 2012: Boilermakers recommend candidates

Informed union voters can make a big difference Nov. 6

THE CANDIDATES LISTED below have been selected by the leadership of the local lodges in their areas, along with the International Government Affairs Department, as those who will best support working families.

We know that how you vote is a personal decision. And we respect that decision. We also know that working families will make a huge difference in these elections – as we always do.

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Reporter  V51N3

L-92 members star in political ad for U.S. Senate candidate

Lalo Cervantez, L-92, (with helmet) mikes up for a commercial supporting U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley.

FIVE MEMBERS OF Local 92 (Los Angeles) laid their tools aside recently to star in a political...

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Locals  L-92

Dates for early voting, absentee ballots announced

Did you know that the outcome of the election could be decided well before November 6? Early voting has...

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