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Overhead Conveyor Company (OCC), 80 Years of Work—and the Operating Engineers Who Help Make It Happen At automotive plants across Michigan, the quiet moments are often the most important. A shutdown window. A cleared production line. A narrow stretch of time where everything must come together—old systems removed, new ones All Posts, News Article

Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Operating Engineers 324 in its eight-year effort to hold Reith-Riley Construction Company accountable to the Operating Engineers 324 members who worked for them. It is the most recent affirmation in a series of court decisions All Posts, Press Release

Labor-Management Education Committee – Lee Graham, Spring 2026 Spring is right around the corner, bringing with it warmer weather and for Labor-Management, it is a chance to continue the many great opportunities and projects we have been working on throughout the winter months. In January, we hosted our 23rd Annual All Posts, News Article

Operating Engineers 324 was surprised to see Mike Duggan claim our endorsement for governor on Social Media yesterday, as it is entirely untrue.  Not only has Operating Engineers 324 endorsed a different candidate for Michigan’s gubernatorial race but have also actively and repeatedly spoken out against Duggan’s anti-worker and anti-union All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 Apprentice Nathan Kwapis Named 2025 MASCI Apprentice of the Year for Construction PINCKNEY, Mich. — Operating Engineers 324 member Nathan Kwapis has been named the 2025 Michigan Apprenticeship Steering Committee, Inc. (MASCI) Apprentice of the Year for Construction, recognizing his outstanding performance, leadership development, and commitment to All Posts, Press Release

The planning started months ago, even while hope remained a solution would be reached. When it became evident the Legislature was not moving fast enough toward a solution, on September 3, 2025, that plan became action. Early that morning, thousands of workers, contractors, union members, and small business owners poured All Posts, News Article

Labor-Management Education Committee – Lee Graham, Winter 2025 With fall coming to an end and winter quickly approaching, the New Year is just around the corner. We take part in several events to continue our ongoing relationships and increase our outreach. On September 26, 2025, Operating Engineers and its partners All Posts, News Article

Restore Collective Bargaining for Federal Workers   WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was issued today by John L. Downey, General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, in support of the discharge petition and upcoming floor vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act:   “President Trump’s ill-conceived executive All Posts, Press Release

Labor-Management Education Committee – Lee Graham, Fall 2025 With summer rapidly coming to an end and the fall season right around the corner, we would like to quickly recap a few great things Operating Engineers 324 have been a part of over the last few months. The 7th Annual American All Posts, News Article

Inside the Lafayette Street Bridge Replacement with Operating Engineers 324 and Granite Kraemer It’s a clear morning on the Saginaw River in Bay City—the water is calm as a sheet of glass this late summer day. Approaching the south end of the city from the west has long meant crossing All Posts, News Article

Operating Engineers 324 Statement on Tentative Michigan Budget Agreement Operating Engineers 324 (OE324), representing more than 15,000 skilled trades professionals across Michigan, welcomes the tentative state budget agreement that includes a historic, long-term investment in Michigan’s roads. For too long, drivers and workers alike have paid the price for chronic All Posts, Press Release

Thousands Rally Across Michigan: Save Our Jobs, Fund Our Roads LANSING, MI – Thousands of contractors, road construction workers, and labor union members rallied today in Lansing and Negaunee to demand that Michigan lawmakers take immediate action to pass a long-term, sustainable road funding plan. From the Capitol lawn to All Posts, Press Release