IUOE 1125 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
International Union of Operating Engineers
The International Union of Operating Engineers is a trade union that primarily represents operating engineers, but also includes nurses and those working in the petrochemical industry. The IUOE, which was founded in 1896, has more than 400,000 members throughout the US and Canada. With nearly 140 unions, the IUOE is the 12th largest union in AFL-CIO.
The IUOE originally formed in December 1896 as the National Union of Steam Engineers of America. Eleven pioneering individuals met in Chicago to form this union after suffering through terrible working conditions, long hours, and no benefits. In 1928, the union became the International Union of Operating Engineers. Today, the IUOE aims to protect prevailing ages on public projects, alleviate healthcare costs and improve contractor competitiveness.
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If you are interested in joining the International Union of Operating Engineers, they provide many resources, helpful information, and the benfits of their union. Learn more about joining IUOE.
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UNION FACTS
- The San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, Chicago’s CN Tower and New York’s Empire State Building are all monuments to talent of IUOE members.
- The IUOE offers training programs in heavy equipment operations, HazMat and pipeline construction.
- The IUOE established the Operating Engineers National Charity Fund, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to members and their families in times of tragedy, such as the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina.
LEADERSHIP
General President: Vincent J. Giblin
General Secretary-Treasurer: Christopher J. Hanley
First Vice President: William C. Waggoner