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

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
AbbreviationIBB
Formation1893 (1893)
Merger of
  • International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders
  • National Brotherhood of Boiler Makers
TypeTrade union
HeadquartersKansas City, Missouri, US
Location
    • Canada
    • United States
Membership49,491 (2018)
Subsidiaries
  • IBB Campaign Assistance Fund
  • IBB Legislative Education Fund
  • IBB Archives
  • International Brotherhood Cajun Realty Corporation
  • International Brotherhood Building Corporation
  • International Brotherhood Real Estate Holding Company
Affiliations
Revenue$41,167,054 (2014)
Expenses$40,578,455 (2014)
Employees101 (2013)
Websiteboilermakers.org
Formerly called
  • Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders of America
  • International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America

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

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, chemical plants, manufacturing, and the rail and cement industries. The work involves welding, rigging and fabricating.

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