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Operating Engineers 324 Congratulates Duggan, Ayers, and Yancey on Election Victories Union Endorsed Detroit Mayor, State Rep. Candidate, and a City Council Candidate DETROIT –– Operating Engineers 324 today congratulated four candidates they endorsed in the Nov. 7 election. Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit: “Mayor Mike Duggan has won a All Posts, Press Release

Michigan’s Skilled Trades Unions Blast Latest Prevailing Wage Effort Prevailing wage repeal is the wrong direction for Michigan’s economy, talent retention and recruitment, leaders say LANSING –The Michigan Laborers’ District Council, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights (MRCC) and Operating Engineers 324 (OE324) joined together today in opposition to All Posts, Press Release

Study Chronicles Almost Two Decades of Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Trends in Michigan Data shows rebound in skilled union workforce, failures from Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan MICHIGAN — A study released by economics professor Cihan Bilginsoy of the University of Utah in October 2017 detailed trends in Michigan’s skilled All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 Wins Fair Contract from Advanced Disposal Workers End Successful Strike Against Northville Waste Disposal Company NORTHVILLE –– After less than a week on strike at Advanced Disposal, the full-time workers represented by Operating Engineers 324 won a 3-year contract on Friday. Operators at the landfill, which is All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 To Strike at Advanced Disposal Over Contract, Unfair Labor Practices Northville Waste Disposal Company Has Not Negotiated in Good Faith   NORTHVILLE –– Today, the full-time workers at Advanced Disposal will go on strike at the largest landfill in Michigan by volume which serves many metro Detroit All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324, first responders simulate disaster rescue missions at Howell training center Lawmakers, local leaders attend open house highlighting Operating Engineers’ nearly 20-year partnership with first responders HOWELL – Operating Engineers 324 and their Michigan Urban Search & Rescue (MUSAR) partners opened  their training facility on Wednesday to more All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers Aid In Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Operating Engineers 324 a key part of Michigan’s premier 45-person disaster relief crew (HOLLY, Mich.) –– Members of Operating Engineers 324 departed Sunday for Florida as a part of the Michigan Task Force 1 crew, which will aid in disaster relief efforts All Posts, Press Release

Gov. Snyder Appoints Operating Engineers 324’s Lee Graham to Talent Investment Board Graham Will Represent Organized Labor on Workforce Panel DETROIT –– Today, Operating Engineers 324 praised Gov. Rick Snyder for appointing Labor-Management Education Committee Executive Director Lee Graham to a three-year term on the Governor’s Talent Investment Board. The All Posts, Press Release

Detroit Career Readiness Program Graduates First High School Class Detroit High Schoolers Are on Track for Good-Paying Careers after Completing 16-Week Apprenticeship Program DETROIT –– The first class of Detroit high schoolers have graduated from the Workforce of the Future & Career Readiness Coalition program. A graduation ceremony and dinner All Posts, Press Release

  (LANSING) – Operating Engineers 324 applauded the Michigan Legislature for funding an initiative that will help connect Michigan veterans with quality jobs in construction trades.   The Legislature allocated $200,000 in the Workforce Development budget to fund a national program called “Helmets to Hardhats.” The funds will be used All Posts, Press Release

  (HOWELL) – Fifteen women climbed aboard the “big toys”– massive cranes and excavators— at the Operating Engineers 324 Construction Career Center to try their hand at one of Michigan’s most crucial and skilled construction professions last Friday.   The group of women were completing week four of a seven-week All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 Back Legislation Expanding Technical Education Opportunities Leaders Testified Today On Package Updating Michigan Merit Curriculum Before the House Workforce Development Committee LANSING –– Today, leaders from Operating Engineers 324 testified in support of a package of bills that would strengthen careers in the skilled trades by expanding All Posts, Press Release