International Union of Operating Engineers (Local No. 649)

The International Union of Operating Engineers, located in Peoria, IL, is a labor union for those who operate heavy equipment. This includes crane, bulldozer, front-end loader, backhoe, grader, hoist and dredger operators. Members of this organization work in sand and gravel operations, rock quarries and ready-mix plants. We also have members who work in the public sector.

Our jurisdiction includes Peoria, Fulton, Mason, Henderson, Knox, McLean, Woodford, Marshall, Tazewell, Bureau,…

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The International Union of Operating Engineers, located in Peoria, IL, is a labor union for those who operate heavy equipment. This includes crane, bulldozer, front-end loader, backhoe, grader, hoist and dredger operators. Members of this organization work in sand and gravel operations, rock quarries and ready-mix plants. We also have members who work in the public sector.

Our jurisdiction includes Peoria, Fulton, Mason, Henderson, Knox, McLean, Woodford, Marshall, Tazewell, Bureau, Stark, east ½ of Henry, Putnam, Warren, McDonough and Hancock counties. We have provided services to operating engineers since 1917 for an organization that was established in 1896. We provide various services to our members, including apprenticeship and training, as well as organizing.

Our organizing efforts involve:

• Distribution of literature
• Signing petitions
• Filing grievances
• Solicitations

It is your right under federal law to belong to, and participate in, a union. Our prestigious organization has years of experience in supporting your trade. We make it possible for our members to have a higher standard of living, including better benefits and wages. Belonging to a union doesn't necessarily mean that you are unhappy with your working conditions; union membership is important when you want the support of your peers, and the continual growth and improvement of your skill level.

If you do have problems with your current employer, do not hesitate to ask for our assistance. We provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this area.

Currently, we support the following paving contractors by promoting the benefits of hiring quality union workers:

• Advanced Asphalt
• RA Cullinan & Son
• Tazewell County Asphalt
• Asphalt MD Construction
• PA Atherton Construction
• Pro-Image Sealcoating & Asphalt Repair Inc.

Don't be fooled by shortcuts; these contractors have the best prices for the best finished product!

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