Forge Workers International Council

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The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers is a trade union for boilermakers and other related industrial workers in the United States and Canada. The union was founded in 1880 during the Second Industrial Revolution due to the growing demand for machinery and technological advancements for its time. Since then, the union has continued to serve those in the trade, offering competitive benefits overseen by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), ensuring quality care for its union members. From the coal mines to up to the ocean building naval ships and bridges, the union has played a vital role in supporting skilled labor across major industries.