IUOE 302 Revenue and Competitors

"The benefits of being a union member are numerous. Not only are wages better, health insurance is affordable, the pension plan is one of the best, and all members have the opportunity to further their skills with the apprentice program. The health insurance benefits are top notch and very appealing. It's important to me that people know I am a union member and have worked my way up the ranks before becoming a business owner.I still enjoy operating, even though I don't get much time in the seat any more. I chose to retain my membership, I felt that even though I was now an owner it didn't change my perspective, and I trust in the principles behind the union. It's not just about the owner, but a team effort. Everyone in the USA deserves a decent wage and fair benefits." The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) is a progressive, diversified trade union that primarily represents operating engineers, who work as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and surveyors in the construction industry, and stationary engineers, who work in operations and maintenance in building and industrial complexes, and in the service industries. IUOE also represents nurses and other health industry workers, a significant number of public employees engaged in a wide variety of occupations, as well as a number of job classifications in the petrochemical industry. This representation is the core of IUOE's mission. From ensuring protections of prevailing wages on public projects, to alleviating healthcare costs through coalition building, to improving our contractors' competitiveness, IUOE has and will continue to be tirelessly dedicated to the common interests of its members. Founded in 1896, IUOE today has approximately 400,000 members in 123 local unions throughout the United States and Canada. IUOE is the 10th largest union in the AFL-CIO. Over 100 state-of-the-art training and apprenticeship programs ensure that IUOE members are the safest, most productive, and highly skilled craft workers.