Union Meeting
Our next membership meeting will take place on September 6, 2024. This meeting will be at Pipefitters Local 111, located at 2601 N. 30th Street, Escanaba, MI. 49829
Please make every effort to attend your monthly membership meeting!
Eli Vermeesch Funeral Information
Eli passed away suddenly on September 3, 2024. His funeral will be on September 11, 2024 at the Skorupski Funeral Home located at 821 N. Pine Road, Essexville, MI. 48732. Visitation is from 4-8PM with a prayer service at 6PM. Please keep his family in your thoughts during this very difficult time.
https://www.skorupskifamilyfunerals.com/obituaries/Elijah-Lee-Vermeesch?obId=33007668
https://www.skorupskifamilyfunerals.com/obituaries/Elijah-Lee-Vermeesch?obId=33007668
2024 Fall Graduates
Great Job!
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Area 2 Labor Day Parade and Picnic
Area 1 Labor Day Parade and Picnic
Area 1 Picnic
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Area 1 picnic was July 27, 2024. It was a great time for all, especially kids. The pictures were provided by Jared Pedrys, a big thank you goes to Jared. We would like to also thank Jamie and Jake Ratliff for the organizing of the picnic and Doug Webster for Bringing his smoker and smoking some delicious meats for everyone!
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Attention all members that use Rite Aid Pharmacies
All rite aid pharmacies will be closing in the next few months through the state of Michigan and Ohio. Please click on the attachment to learn more about what pharmacies participate and will help in the relocating of your prescriptions.
Letter to members rite aid closing in MI. and Ohio
Letter to members rite aid closing in MI. and Ohio
2024 High school graduates scholarship competition
Great Lakes Apprentice Competition
Congratulations to Shelby Bartee who recently competed in the Great Lakes Area, regional apprentice competition. While Shelby did not place in the competition, we are very proud of her efforts and her dedication to her craft and her Local. Shelby is the first woman from Local 169 to compete in the contest and did very well. Way to go!
High School Welding Invitational
On May 17, 2024 we had the 19th High School Welding Competition, we had 18 schools in attendance. High School juniors and seniors are welcome to compete. this year the winners were;
1. First place and team champions were from Wexford – Missauke Tech. 2. First place for the written score test was from Saint Clair Tech. Everyone did a great job, and we can't wait to do this again next year! |
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Important Industry News
As our industry continues to evolve during this transitional time, recent actions point to what appears to be the next expansion of Boilermaker construction. Recent developments at the Pallisades Nuclear Plant and the Department of Energy’s 6-billion-dollar investment to reduce Americas carbon footprint brings promise and much needed manhours to our Local and our Brotherhood. Please click the link below to learn more about the job opportunities created by President Biden to “ Transform Americas Industrial Sector.”
Bob Hutsell BM/ST
https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-15-billion-conditional-commitment-holtec-palisades
https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-6-billion-transform-americas-industrial-sector
Bob Hutsell BM/ST
https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-15-billion-conditional-commitment-holtec-palisades
https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-6-billion-transform-americas-industrial-sector
Boilermakers Local 169 Scholarship Golf Outing
This year's charity golf outing will be on June 21, 2024 at the St. Clair Golf Club. Please see the attachment for specific details concerning this event.
2024 Golf Solicitation and Registration.pdf
All Area Picnics
Area 1- July 27 at Camp Dearborn in Milford. It begins at noon. Please bring a side dish to pass, main course will be provided.
Area 2 - Following the Labor Day Parade, more details will come as we receive them.
Area 3 - June 22 at Sanford Lake Park beginning at noon.
Area 4 - Date and specifics will be made available as soon as we have them.
Area 2 - Following the Labor Day Parade, more details will come as we receive them.
Area 3 - June 22 at Sanford Lake Park beginning at noon.
Area 4 - Date and specifics will be made available as soon as we have them.
2024 Dinner Dance
2024 Apprentice Spring Graduates
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Dylan Wunder Local 169 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Dylan Wunder, son of Doug Wunder. Dylan was the first-place winner in the Boilermakers Local 169 Scholarship Essay Contest. Dylan will receive a check for $3,000.00 to help him in his educational endeavors. Way to go Dylan!
I encourage all eligible members to take advantage of this benefit provided from the proceeds of our annual Scholarship Golf Outing. No second or third place winners were awarded due to lack of entries.
I encourage all eligible members to take advantage of this benefit provided from the proceeds of our annual Scholarship Golf Outing. No second or third place winners were awarded due to lack of entries.
Labor Day Parade/Picnic Area 2
Labor Day Parade and Picnic Monday, September 4, 2023
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After a two-year hiatus, the Annual Detroit Building Trades Labor Day Parade resumed. Thank you to everyone that made it out to march and stand up for our work and all unions. Everyone came to the hall following the parade and enjoyed lunch and spending time with other boilermakers and their families.
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Congratulations Evan Mahoney
Evan Mahoney took second place in the Great Lakes Area Apprentice Competition in June and advanced to the National Apprentice Competition. This past week he has been in Milwaukee testing for the National Competition. He along with teammate Nick from Milwaukee Local 107 took first place in the team competition. Great Job Evan!
Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Graduate Apprentices.
2023 Picnic Pictures
Area 1 pictures are brought to you by Josh Abalos. Thank you so much for the pictures. If anyone has more, please email them to [email protected]
2023 Scholarship Golf Outing
Thanks to all who participated in our local golf outing with a foursome or hole sponsorship. The money raised goes to benefit our members' children through our Boilermakers Local 169 Scholarship contest. A special thank you to Don Fajardo for his efforts towards making the outing a success, as well as Chelsea, Debbie, Heather, and Lynn.
SkillsUSA
Congratulations to Jill Osentoski, Nathan McCatty, and Kaden Kontranowski for competing in the Skills USA National Competition. Our team won the honor of representing the State of Michigan by winning the State Championship earlier this year. While our team did not place in the national event, they represented your local and the State of Michigan well. This experience has not only enriched our apprenticeship, but it has also showcased our local and our craft to a wide array of individuals that may be unaware of our trade. Thanks to all who competed and a special thank you to instructors Lew Harris, Mike Steffes, and Apprenticeship Coordinator Mike Card for getting our team prepared for this challenging competition.
Evan Mahoney took Runner-Up in the Great Lakes Apprentice Competition
Congratulations to Evan Mahoney who took runner-up in the Great Lakes Area Apprenticeship Competition in Local 237, Connecticut. Evan’s second place finish qualifies him for the National Apprenticeship Competition which will be held in Local 107, Wisconsin. Brother Mahoney represented local 169 well at the competition and we are confident that he will do the same at the National Competition. Way to go Evan!
Area 4 906 Labs
906 Labs has contacted MOST and lowered their prices to be more reasonable and comparable to other labs, so the Area 4 Members can start using that lab again. Sorry about any confusion.
18th High School Welding Invitational
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On Friday, May 19, 2023 we hosted our 18th High School Welding Invitational. There were 44 kids from 15 schools that competed. They all did a great job and represented their schools honorably. We tested them on welding and general knowledge. Our winners are;
Best written Test Score- Joshua Rose (Ida High School) Best Team Score - Flat Rock High School 1st Place Overall Score - Caleb Cialkowski (Flat Rock High School) 2nd Place Overall Score - John Wallace (Flat Rock High School) 3rd Place Overall Score - Scott Buxton (Ida High School) Congratulations to all the winners. Everyone did a great job! |
SkillsUSA Competition
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Congratulations to apprentices Jillian Osentoski, Kaden Kontranowski, and Nathan McCatty on winning first place, gold medals at the Skills USA, State Finals! This competition pitted them against college level students in the field of welding and fabrication. Winning the state championship qualifies them to compete at the Skills USA, National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia this June. In addition, Nathaniel Miller, son of member Nathan Miller, and grandson of retired member Robert “Bobby” Miller, took home the gold medal in GTAW, (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) for the High School division. He too, will be representing the State of Michigan at the upcoming Skills USA National Competition. Will he soon be the fourth generation Boilermaker to come from the Miller family? We hope so. Congratulations to all and good luck at the Nationals!
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Boilermakers Local 169 Local Apprentice Competition
Congratulations to Evan Mahoney on advancing to the Great Lakes Competition. He competed against Cody Gledhill, Caleb Barron and Kaden Kontranowski. They all did a fantastic job!
2023 Spring Graduating Apprentices
Congratulations to all area 8th period apprentices that become journeymen on March 1, 2023
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2023 Annual Dinner Dance
A great time was had by all that attended the dinner dance in Mount Pleasant.
2023 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Scholarships
Please click on the following link to learn how to apply and who is eligible. Please take advantage of these opportunities when they arise to decrease the out of pocket costs. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2023.
2023 Boilermaker scholarship poster 2023 .pdf
Labor Day 2022 Area 1
Boilermakers Local 169 Charity Golf Outing
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THANK YOU!
On behalf of the officers and members of Boilermakers Local 169, I would like to personally thank you for your generous donation to our Annual Charity Golf Outing. With your help, we raised over $7000.00! Thanks again for your continued support of the Boilermakers Local 169 Scholarship Fund. Fraternally, Robert D. Hutsell, Business Manager Boilermakers Local 169 |
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2022 John F. Ericsson NACBE Safety Award
ICYMI: This year's John F. Erickson NACBE safety award winner is L-169 (Detroit). Congrats also to L-13 (Philadelphia), L-455 (Muscle Shoals, Alabama) and L-92 (Los Angeles) for earning top safety honors in their sections.
A big congratulations goes to all members of Local 169. Safety is our #1 priority and Local 169, proves that time and again.
Attention all members concerning OTC COVID19 tests
The following links ae for all members to purchase COVID19 tests from your local participating pharmacy. Please make sure you pay at the pharmacy counter and show your insurance card to the cashier. All members are allowed 8 at home tests per month for a $0 copay. If you have problems or questions please contact Express scripts at 1-800-655-0459. Please click on the links below for full instructions and claim forms.
2022 Dinner Dance
A Great time was had by all who attended our recent dinner dance. It has been a long time since we've been able to gather for such events. I encourage all members to take advantage of these opportunities in the future. Hopefully, the downturn of the pandemic will afford us opportunities to gather for picnics, parades and other activities.
2022 Dinner Dance at the Atheneum in Detroit.mp4
2022 Dinner Dance at the Atheneum in Detroit.mp4
Michigan Redistricting Maps
Michigan Congressional
Chestnut
- https://michigan.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/279/23
Michigan State Senate
Linden
- https://michigan.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/281/23
Michigan State House
Hickory
- https://michigan.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/280/23
Chestnut
- https://michigan.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/279/23
Michigan State Senate
Linden
- https://michigan.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/281/23
Michigan State House
Hickory
- https://michigan.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/280/23
Local 169 Film
The following are links provided by Amy Wiser from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers of the short films that were made at Local 169 Training Center
https://vimeo.com/593481265
https://vimeo.com/593464823
The following are links provided by Amy Wiser from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers of the short films that were made at Local 169 Training Center
https://vimeo.com/593481265
https://vimeo.com/593464823
Congratulations to the 2022 Graduate Apprentices!
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Pulse Mig Welding Training Now Offered in Area One
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Journeymen, if you are interested in working the upcoming Bluewater Project, you must be RMD trained. Training will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4PM until 8PM at the Area One training center. Call Ashley at (313) 584-8520 to sign up. There is a maximum of four welders per training session.
If you cannot make a Tuesday or Thursday class, please call the union hall to speak with Jamie about scheduling training on an alternate date. |
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