OE 324

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

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

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