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Welcome
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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Benefits from Midwest Coalition of Labor
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Upcoming events
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Health Fund
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Health Fund dollar bank system
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Pathway for high school students
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Central Pension Fund
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Defined Contribution Plan
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CAREERS
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.
NEWS
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Sep14
Heavy equipment training for high school students launches at Wright Technical Center
Students are receiving hands-on instruction in heavy equipment operation — while earning both high school and apprenticeship credit — through a new program at Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, Minnesota….
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Sep14
We’re adding 2nd boat for retirees cruise
Due to popular demand, we have reserved a second boat for the Local 49 retirees river cruise in Stillwater, Minnesota, Oct. 3. This allows space for an additional 350 people….
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Sep7
Construction industry must confront suicide crisis
By Jason George and Tim Worke Via Minnesota Reformer September 7, 2023 The top priority on a construction site is to send everyone home safely. But today, a serious threat…
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Sep7
September West Fargo meeting time change
The West Fargo union meeting Sept. 7, 2023, will be at 7:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. Business Manager Jason George will be present.
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Our Impact
Political Action
Learn more about our non-partisan approach to politics, and what IUOE Local 49 is doing to create jobs and protect our collective bargaining rights.
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Training
At Local 49’s Training Center we are committed to the best possible educational opportunities for members of IUOE Local 49
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The road to a healthier you.
The 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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