IUOE Local 649BuildingA BetterTomorrow

Who We Are Welcome to IUOE 649

IUOE is dedicated to serving and protecting the needs and interests of its members and their families through the collective bargaining process, legislative action and extensive training and skills improvement programs.

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Whether it’s the roads you travel on, the bridges you cross, the tunnels you whisk through, the subway systems you ride...or the buildings and complexes where you work, receive medical care, view sporting events...or the dams, pipelines, oil refineries and rigs, and petro-chemical plants you rely on for water and energy needs...or programs to rid your schools and communities of asbestos and hazardous materials and waste... It’s a good bet they were built and are operated and serviced by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

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We Offer Training

As you browse through our web site you will have an opportunity to see that we are providing upgrade training to our members as well as providing a quality apprenticeship program for new members coming into the Union.

We also have a very aggressive organizing program in place. This assures a high standard of living to our members and offers the same opportunity to other workers who perform operating engineer type work in our jurisdiction for their current employers.

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IUOE is a trade union representing all of these workers: from the heavy equipment operators and mechanics in the construction industry, to the stationary engineers—those who maintain and operate building and industrial complexes and service industries throughout the United States and Canada.

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May 15, 2020

DISPATCHING

Friday, May 15, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Union Hall
6:00 am - 11:45 pm
STARTING FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020, per the Executive Board's decision, DISPATCHING will start at 6:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until all jobs are filled for that day. This will continue until further notice.
Aug 01, 2020

ACTIVATE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTERS

Saturday, August 1, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
East Peoria & Peoria Locations
12:00 am - 11:45 pm
***AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE COVERED BY MID-CENTRAL OPERATING ENGINEERS HEALTH & WELFARE PLAN*** You now have access to two Peoria Activate Health & Wellness Centers. PEORIA: 1524 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614. 309-512-0902. PEORIA CLINIC HOURS: M 6a-6p; Tu 9a-7p; W 6a-6p; Th 9a-7p; F 6a-3p. EAST PEORIA: 204 W. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611. 309-322-6874. EAST PEORIA CLINIC HOURS: M 8a-7p; Tu 6a-6p; W 7a-5p; Th 6a-6p; F 6a-1p.
Activate Heathcare Flier
Aug 01, 2020

KIDS PHYSICALS

Saturday, August 1, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activate Healthcare - EAST PEORIA, IL
12:00 am - 11:45 pm
***AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE COVERED BY MID-CENTRAL OPERATING ENGINEERS HEALTH & WELFARE PLAN*** If you haven’t yet used the health & wellness center, this is a great reason to check it out! Call today to schedule an appointment. NO WALK-INS PLEASE. 204 W. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611, (309) 322-6874.
Kids Physicals Flier
Sep 14, 2020

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Monday, September 14, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
ACTIVATE HEALTH, EAST PEORIA, IL
6:00 am - 11:45 pm
ACTIVATE HEALTH IS NOW PROVIDING BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, 204 West Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611; Phone: 309-322-6874; website: activatehealthcare.com/ECIPT
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Oct 01, 2020

Improve Your Posture to Prevent Aches & Pains

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activate Health & Wellness Center, East Peoria
12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Activate Health & Wellness Center, 204 W. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-322-6874.
Improve Your Posture
Oct 01, 2020

Nourish Your Body to Reduce Aches & Pains

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activate Health & Wellness Center, East Peoria
12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Activate Health & Wellness Center, 204 W. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-322-6874.
Nourish Your Body
Nov 01, 2020

Memo from IUOE General President James Callahan

Sunday, November 1, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Covid-19 Update - Membership Meetings
12:00 am - 11:45 pm
General President James Callahan from the International Union of Operating Engineers is encouraging all Local Unions to comply with their state and local governments' restrictions, and take necessary measures to prevent putting members at risk. General President Callahan also advises that each Local Union is authorized to postpone any upcoming Membership Meetings, as the Local's Business Manager deems necessary. Please see the attached for the complete correspondence.
INT'L MEMO REGARDING MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Nov 01, 2020

RETHINK YOUR DRINK

Sunday, November 1, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activate Health Care
12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Please see the attached flier for more information.
RETHINK YOUR DRINK
Nov 01, 2020

SUGAR...How much is too much?

Sunday, November 1, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activate Healthcare
12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Please see the attached flier for more information.
Sugar...How Much is Too Much?