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HOWELL, Mich. – The Operating Engineers Local 324 joined other skilled trades unions to host Michigan educators from more than 50 schools statewide last Thursday to highlight careers in construction and good-paying jobs that their students can get right out of high school. The event was held at the Operating All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 members honored as 2021 ‘Women of Impact’ in construction industry HOWELL, Mich. – Grit, perseverance and curiosity led Danielle Athey and Krystle Schnell to excel as Operating Engineers, earning them recognition recently as 2021 “Women of Impact” by the National Association of Women in Construction (Michigan chapter). All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 today praised Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to require state contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wage for construction projects. The move reinstates the prevailing wage requirement, which was repealed in June 2018, and ensures that any construction worker working on a state construction project receives a fair All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 host Biden, praise Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for creating Michigan jobs HOWELL, Michigan – Operating Engineers 324 today hosted President Joe Biden during his Michigan visit and praised his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which would create thousands of skilled trades and constructions jobs in Michigan. All Posts, Press Release

In-demand apprenticeship applications open this Monday for 1 week Operating engineers recruiting stationary engineers, HVAC techs HOWELL, Mich. – Starting this Monday, Michigan residents looking for good-paying careers with benefits, health care and pension can sign up to become apprentices for jobs as stationary engineers or heating, ventilation and air All Posts, Press Release

Detroit Businesses, Residents and Labor leaders praise Detroit plan to create local jobs, increase accountability DETROIT – Detroit city leaders, workers and businesses today urged the implementation of a proposal that focuses on creating local Detroit career opportunities as well as increasing accountability and transparency in awarding projects utilizing taxpayer All Posts, Press Release

The American Jobs Plan Meets Our American Moment WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was issued by James T. Callahan, General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan: “There are moments in American history where we find the courage and determination to overcome All Posts, Press Release

IUOE Applauds Confirmation of Marty Walsh as Secretary of the Department of Labor WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was issued by James T. Callahan, General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, on the confirmation of Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor: “The International Union of Operating Engineers All Posts, Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was issued by James T. Callahan, General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, to celebrate Women in Construction Week and honor the hardworking women of the IUOE: March is Women’s History Month, and the International Union of Operating Engineers is especially proud All Posts, Press Release

BLOOMFIELD TWP, Mich. – Operating Engineers 324 today praised the dedication and public service of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who passed away on Thursday. “Sheriff Benny Napoleon was a great leader, a tireless advocate for working men and women, and a warm and a beloved gentleman whose dedication to All Posts, Press Release

BLOOMFIELD TWP, Mich. – Operating Engineers 324 today praised Sen. Tom Casperson, who passed away on Sunday, as a friend and advocate of working families in the Upper Peninsula and across Michigan. “Sen. Tom Casperson was a friend of working families and supported good wages, safe workplaces and a stronger All Posts, Press Release

Guest Column: Great Lakes Tunnel Earns Strong Backing of Michigan Labor Unions By:       Lee Graham, Operating Engineers 324 Labor Management Education Committee Executive Director We all want a good job and a fair wage.  We all deserve the opportunity to provide for our families.  Those aren’t partisan issues.  Even All Posts, Press Release