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We are the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49.
My name is Jason George and I am the elected Business Manager/Financial Secretary for the Union. Local 49 was formed in 1927, and we have a proud tradition of fighting for the rights of workers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We represent heavy equipment operators/mechanics and stationary engineers.
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Do you want to earn wages and benefits that afford you a good lifestyle without racking up student loan debt?
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Do you have skills as a heavy equipment operator but aren’t getting paid what you deserve or lack benefits?
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Do you want your job to have meaning, and to help build our country?
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If you answered yes to any of these questions – becoming a member of our Union is the future you are looking for.
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READ MOREToday, Nov. 7, 2023, is Election Day! Even though statewide officers and legislators are not on the ballot, many cities and school districts have important elections. Local 49 reminds members…
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READ MORELearn more about our non-partisan approach to politics, and what IUOE Local 49 is doing to create jobs and protect our collective bargaining rights.
LEARN MOREAt Local 49’s Training Center we are committed to the best possible educational opportunities for members of IUOE Local 49
VISIT PAGEThe Operating Engineers Local 49 Health and Welfare Fund is a self funded multi-employer health plan with approximately 38,000 participants. The Fund is overseen by a board of trustees made up of both Labor and Management.
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