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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2019/07/09/letter-let-free-market-competition-fix-roads/1672920001/ A few legislators in Lansing, backed by special interests, are trying to sneak through a proposal to bar many contractors from bidding on state projects. This is government meddling in private commerce. That the Detroit News supports government intrusion into private business is both surprising and disappointing. Here are All Posts, News Article

It has been a busy spring at Labor Management. As we are into that all-important busy season of construction in Michigan, a quick recap of the great things we are partnered with. On May 1st and 2nd, the Operating Engineers 324 Construction Career Center in Howell hosted the 12th annual All Posts, News Article

“We’re specialized here in pipeline.  It’s different than anything else you might do – this pipe don’t give at all.”  OE324 member and longtime pipeliner Tom McEvoy would know.  McEvoy has been working in the pipeline and distribution sector as an Operating Engineer 324 member since 1989.  Today, he’s showing All Posts, News Article

Ongoing work on the expansion of the Operating Engineers 324 Construction Career Center in Howell, Michigan has necessitated the location of campers visiting for the 2019 Retiree Picnic to be set away from the buildings.  Please be advised the new location does not have access to 50 amp service. We are All Posts, Announcement

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Operating Engineers offers earn-while-you-learn training to fix the damn roads http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/operating-engineers-offers-earn-while-you-learn-training-to-fix-the-damn-roads (FOX 2) – The governor ran her campaign on it, the state unlocks the money to fix it, but the real work is done in part by the men and women of Operating Engineers 324. Workers are trained at a 555-acre site All Posts, News Article

Build It Michigan Strong Coalition Supports Bill To Ensure MI Is Ready For An Affordable Rebuild Operating Engineers, Teamsters, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and more support bi-partisan legislation to ensure expanded local access to the raw materials needed for infrastructure repair so we can Build It Michigan Strong LANSING — All Posts, Press Release

Operating engineers hope hands-on career day will inspire Michigan students https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/operating-engineers-hope-hands-on-career-day-will-inspire-michigan-students By Rod Meloni – Reporter, CFP ®, Derick Hutchinson HOWELL, Mich. – Many children dream of getting behind heavy equipment, such as a bulldozer or a crane. The operating engineers are hoping to tap into those dreams and inspire All Posts, News Article

Whitmer applauds Construction Career Days for opening door to good paying jobs in skilled trades HOWELL – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer praised Construction Career Days as key to introducing Michiganders to good paying jobs when she joined more than 3,800 students who attended the event at Operating Engineers 324 career center All Posts, Press Release

Whitmer Joins Thousands Of Students For Construction Career Days https://www.whmi.com/news/article/students-construction-career-operating-engineers-324-howell-ted May 3, 2019 Students from more than a 100 schools across the state took part in this year’s Michigan Construction Career Days in Howell. Roughly 3,800 students participated in the 2019 Career Days held at the Operating Engineers 324 Construction All Posts, News Article

Whitmer joins thousands of students to promote jobs in construction, skilled trades in Howell Twp. https://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/community/howell/2019/05/02/skilled-trades-howell-operating-engineers-construction-career-days-whitmer/3638159002/ Jennifer Timar, Livingston Daily Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and thousands students from across the state attended an event Thursday in Howell Township focused on attracting more young people to jobs in the skilled trades. Students All Posts, News Article

Michigan roadbuilders OK 5-year labor deal with contractors https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/04/30/mich-roadbuilders-ok-5-year-labor-deal-contractors/3625001002/ Charles E. Ramirez, The Detroit News The union representing Michigan’s road builders said Tuesday its members have ratified a five-year labor deal with a newly formed association of road contractors. Operating Engineers Local 324 officials said the contract with the Michigan All Posts, News Article