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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

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

Operating Engineers 324 Strongly Supports the Great Lakes Tunnel; Asks EGLE to Grant the Permits Lansing, MI – Operating Engineers 324 today asked the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to grant the permits necessary to build the Great Lakes Tunnel. EGLE this week will conclude a All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 Applaud Lansing City Council’s Adoption of Responsible Bidder Ordinance LANSING, MI – Operating Engineers 324 (OE324), representing nearly 15,000 heavy equipment operators, technicians, and stationary engineers across Michigan, commends the Lansing City Council for its passage of Ordinance 206.02, the Responsible and Responsive Bidder Requirements. This important All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 Responds to Detroit Free Press Article, Calls Out Continued Disparities for Oakland County Road Commission Workers Bloomfield Township, MI — International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 (OE324) is responding to a recent Detroit Free Press story that both misrepresented key facts about our organization and ignored All Posts, Press Release

Two Operating Engineers 324 Apprentices Honored with Solidarity Award at Annual AFL-CIO Workers Gala DETROIT, MI – Two Operating Engineers 324 (OE324) apprentices, Rebekah Peck and Julia Boyce, were honored with the Solidarity Award at the Michigan AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute’s Third Annual Workers Gala. This accolade celebrates individuals who All Posts, Press Release

Michigan Construction Career Days Showcases Hands-On Industry for Students Statewide HOWELL, Mich. – The thundering sound of jackhammers, the buzz of welding torches, the groan of heavy equipment—it could only mean one thing: Michigan Construction Career Days (MICCD) was back. Now in its 17th year, the 2025 edition of the All Posts, Press Release

Two Operating Engineers 324 Apprentices Honored with Solidarity Award at Annual AFL-CIO Workers Gala DETROIT, MI – Two Operating Engineers 324 (OE324) apprentices, Rebekah Peck and Julia Boyce, were honored with the Solidarity Award at the Michigan AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute’s Third Annual Workers Gala. This accolade celebrates individuals who All Posts, Press Release

Stationary Engineer Emily Sargent Named “Woman to Watch” at 2025 WomanUp & Celebrate Southeast Michigan Awards DETROIT, MI – May 7, 2025 – Operating Engineers 324 Stationary Engineer Emily Sargent was named a Woman to Watch at the 2025 WomanUp & Celebrate Southeast Michigan Awards, hosted by Michigan Women Forward All Posts, Press Release

With drive, determination and leadership, operating engineer is honored as Michigan’s 2024 Apprentice of the Year GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Michigan Apprentice Steering Committee, Inc. (MASCI) has recognized Operating Engineer Mason Hart as Michigan’s 2024 Construction Apprentice of the Year, celebrating his exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to the All Posts, Press Release

MASCI, MUST, and Michigan Building Trades hold Open House to give hands-on opportunity to educators Program showcased Registered Apprenticeships, State-of-the-Art Equipment and Technology HOWELL, Mich.— The Michigan Apprenticeship Steering Committee, Inc. (MASCI), Management and Unions Serving Together (MUST), and the Michigan Building Trades hosted an Educators Open House on Monday All Posts, Press Release