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As of 2024, cranes and forklifts are required to have certifications. Members can acquire these certifications for free with our continuing education program.
To remain a member in good standing you must maintain professionalism on the job site and adhere to the contract terms.
Yes, you can transfer to another operators’ union within the U.S. or Canada.
Maintain and operate heavy equipment on job sites to facilitate the development of projects
The apprenticeship program lasts three years, a total of 4,500 hours. Each year consists of 1,500 hours, including mandatory class and on-site job training. Each year of the program includes classes that take place six days a week for eight hours a day in three-week sessions. On-site job training is a paid apprenticeship where you will earn 65% of the journeyman’s wage during your first year, 75% in the second year, and 85% in the final year.
There are no fees for the program itself, but members of the apprenticeship program are expected to pay union fees. The only thing the apprenticeship program costs is your dedication, time, and hard work.
Yes, we offer job placement assistance through the union hall and apprenticeship to help you find the perfect job that fits your skills and your life.
To become an operating engineer you will need to pass the application process with an 80% or higher. After that, you will enter a one-week indenturing process before moving into the program.
Yes. You will work for a union contractor while earning 65% of the journeyman wage during your first year working 1,500 hours.
Outline training and job opportunities, salary negotiations with the union, etc.
We will help you find a job that works for you.
Yes, the on-site job training is a paid apprenticeship where you will earn 65% of the journeyman’s wage during your first year, 75% in the second year, and 85% in the final year. The contractor you work with will be your employer and pay you for working with them. IUOE does not pay the apprentice.
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Some of the industries we serve include mass excavation, building, aggregate work, power, and roads and bridges.
The unions have consistently led the way toward equality, helping to set the wage for other workforces and opening the door to equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity.
The local union was a key workforce in building the new Kansas City International Airport, the downtown streetcars, the Panasonic battery plant, and the T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center), and we are currently working on the new women’s soccer stadium for the KC Current.
Unions are created to serve their members, negotiating for better wages, benefits and working conditions.
All of KS and western half of MO.
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The relationships that are built with city councils or county commissions helps to shape the future and current state of the union. When there is a problem, we can have direct contact with members, which allows our voice to be heard. It helps with infrastructure initiatives and keeps us engaged with the community.
Political engagement allows us to determine who has the best interests in mind for working families and union members. It allows us to establish ourselves within the community we live in, providing solid workforce development through connections to high schools and technical colleges.
Find answers to general inquiries about our resources, member portal, and union events.
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We will send you an email that will let you know if you have been accepted into the class and what to expect.
