We want your video stories!

We are looking for short videos from Construction and Industrial operations Boilermakers sharing their stories about what it means to be a union Boilermaker. We’re also looking for Industrial Sector Operations Local Lodge leaders to share how organizing with the Boilermakers has been beneficial.

It’s easy… just:

  1. Use your smart phone or tablet, and make sure the video is set to record in Standard resolution/1080p. Many phones and tablets can now shoot video at higher resolutions; however, the files may be much too large to upload here. If you have a way to share larger videos like Google Photos, you can provide us with a link instead of uploading directly. Emailing video files to us is NOT recommended.
  2. Answer one of these two questions:
    • What does it mean to you to be a union Boilermaker? (Why is it important for you to be a union Boilermaker? What are the benefits of belonging to the union)?
    • How has organizing with the Boilermakers benefitted you and your co-workers? (what was the job like before going union, and what’s it like now? How does the union work together to help everyone?)
  3. Keep your video brief—no longer than 1.5 minutes. Shorter is fine.
  4. Don’t use &%$# profanity.
  5. Complete the form here.
  6. Upload your video.
  7. Hit “submit.”

A few tips:

  • Have someone else do the recording, and whether it’s you or someone else being filmed, make sure the frame is pretty close and from elbow up (see example). 
  • Lighting – natural light is best, but indoor lights are fine. Try not to stand or sit directly in front of a light source - we want to see your face as you speak.
  • If possible, wear a Boilermaker shirt or cap, stand in front of your local lodge sign, or (with permission and SAFELY) in front of your work location.
  • If you’re filming at your work site, make sure you’re complying with company policies, and get the right permissions.
  • Avoid having restrooms, exit signs or anything odd in the background.
  • Test the sound before you get too far into filming. Please be aware of loud noise, traffic or other audible distractions.
  • Do a test question—something easy—and play it back to do a double check on the sound and background.
  • If your family would like to join you and answer, please include them! If you and a few coworkers would like to do this together, that is OK too – just be sure they are identified in your email and can be seenand heard.
  • If you don’t like the first take, just try it again!
Video Testimonials

 

Please give the name and job title of the person in the video.
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has permission to use the uploaded video for any purposes of marketing and promotion.
Files must be less than 32 MB.
Allowed file types: avi mov wav mp4.