Welcome to Local 825's News and Events page, where you can find information about programs, activities and public announcements.
November 2011 |
November 22, 2011 -- LOCAL 825 DONATES EMERGENCY TRAILER AFTER WITNESSING DIFFICULT RESCUE IN HUDSON VALLEY ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Emergency officials in Ulster County received a generous donation to help with water rescues. The Sheriff's office's swift water rescue and dive team received a trailer from local 825, International Union of Operating Engineers. This comes after members witnessed a water rescue by the Ulster County dive team during Tropical Storm Irene. They realized the dive team could not bring equipment and supplies on site because the rescue team did not have a trailer able to navigate difficult road conditions. This trailer will help the dive team keep that equipment close at hand during a rescue mission. Read the entire news item that appeared in Ulster County's YNN report |
September 1, 2011 -- OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 825 OBSERVES LABOR DAY AS A LEGACY OF GAINS BENEFITTING EVERY WORKING AMERICAN. Labor Day pays tribute to American workers past and present. It is a day of pride that commemorates the social and economic contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well being of our country throughout its history. |
John Amodeo represents District 2 in the state Assembly and is a retired member of Local 825. For years he has been an advocate for working people. Today -- because of his courageous vote to reform the New Jersey’s pension and health system and save taxpayers more than $120 billion -- he finds himself without the endorsement of the AFL-CIO. |
August 2011 |
August 6, 2011 -- SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Local 825 announced its support for the Port Authority's toll increase proposal to fund much-needed capital improvements that will develop thousands of jobs and fuel the region's economy. While nobody likes toll increases, we believe a "pay-as-you-go" approach funded by tolls is more responsible than a "spend-now, pay-later" approach, which postpones progress and add millions to our debt-load. |
June 2011 |
June 13, 2011 -- SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Local 825 of the International Union of Operating Engineers has awarded scholarships and grants to five high school seniors out of a field of 20 qualified applicants who have demonstrated high academic achievement, community service and a commitment to unionism. |
February 2011 |
Feb. 23, 2011 -- IUOE LOCAL 825 – Operating engineers Local 825 praised Spectra Energy (NYSE SE) for its update to the Jersey City Council last evening on its proposal to build a natural gas pipeline through parts of the city. “We were pleased that at least half of the people who attended tonight’s meeting support the project, which would be a boost to the local economy and job opportunities,” said Greg Lalevee, Local 825’s business manager. Feb. 14, 2011 -- IUOE LOCAL 825 backs clean energy pipeline construction, urges federal, state and local officials to approve -- Construction on a pipeline that would bring clean energy and more than 5,200 jobs to New Jersey should be allowed to begin, according to Local 825 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. The project would include approximately 15.5 miles of new pipeline, which would run through parts of Bayonne, Jersey City and offshore Hoboken, as well as parts of Staten Island and Manhattan. It would replace approximately five miles of pipeline in Linden and Staten Island and would modify existing facilities in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. "New Jersey needs an expanded source of clean, reliable energy to fuel our economy and add jobs," said Local 825 Business Manager Greg Lalevee. "This project will eliminate bottlenecks in the existing pipeline grid and allow natural gas to flow where it's needed most, while creating more than 5,000 jobs." |
January 2011 |
Jan. 24, 2011 -- Local 825 publishes its new website, addressing the interests of members, contractors, community groups and public officials. The sitel showcases the Local's capabilities and contributions to our local economies and it establish the advantages employers enjoy when they use our Operating Engineers. Jan. 3, 2011 -- New leadership, new focus for 2011. Local 825 begins the new year with a drive to restore its role in New Jersey labor initiatives, advocating for new ways to promote employment and informing the business community of its vital contribution to the local economy. |
December 2010 |
Dec. 30, 2010 -- The Port Authority of NY/NJ has announced plans for the Bayonne Bridge Project. The thousands of jobs at Port Newark-Elizabeth’s container shipping facility represent a vital economic engine for our region. The Port’s future depends upon an ability to receive larger ships. Port Newark-Elizabeth is among the largest shipping hubs in North America and needs to maintain its competitive advantage. Had the Port Authority chosen not to allow access to these larger ships, countless dollars of economic activity and several jobs might be lost to other competing ports. Read more. Dec. 1, 2010 -- The PurGen One Project will create over 9,000 jobs in New Jersey during construction! To show support for this project, click here to complete an online form and send it to your federal and state representatives. |
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The Christie administration has proposed $3.5 billion for improvements to the state's transportation network in 2012. 
IUOE Local 825 supports the Spectra energy pipeline to help meet increased demands for natural gas in our region.
On Feb 1, Gov. Christie signed legislation to help renew investment in Atlantic City. The steps taken by the Legislature and Governor will create much-needed construction jobs for our members.