MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Touting his blue-collar background and willingness to work across party lines and fight for working families in Congress, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Political Action and Education Committee today announced they have endorsed Congressman Jon Runyan (R-Mount Laurel) in New Jersey’s Third Congressional District race.
Local 825 Operating Engineers Endorse Christie, Cite Strong Record of Economic Development & Job Creation
SPRINGFIELD, NJ, APRIL 8, 2012 – The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 announced today that it is endorsing Gov. Chris Christie for reelection in November.
“We need a governor who understands the importance of job creation and who is not afraid to stand up for working people in the state,” said Greg Lalevee, Business Manager of Local 825. Lalevee said the Local’s members enthusiastically voted to authorize the endorsement.
March 2012 Newsletter is out
The January 2012 Newsletter is published
Gov. Christie proposes construction increase of nearly 50% over 2011
The Christie administration has proposed $3.5 billion for improvements to the state’s transportation network in 2012.
This looks promising for jobs for our members, as the plan earmarks $284 million for road repaving and reconstruction projects, an increase of $93 million over this year’s $191 million. Read more »
Local 825 donates emergency trailer after witnessing difficult rescue in Hudson Valley
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.
November 2011 Newsletter is published
Labor Day 2011: Labor’s gains are America’s gains
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 825 OBSERVES LABOR DAY AS A LEGACY OF GAINS BENEFITTING EVERY WORKING AMERICAN
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – To many, Labor Day means a final, long weekend at the shore, a picnic or barbecue or a sale at the mall. On this Labor Day, take a moment to remember how it all began and how we got here from there.
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.
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IUOE Local 825 endorses Rep. John Amodeo (R-2) for re-election
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.
We proudly stand with Assemblyman Amodeo and applaud his record and his courage. We urge all our members in District 2 to stand by him too and reelect him in November.
Operating Engineers Local 825 observes Labor Day as a legacy of gains benefitting every working American
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – To many, Labor Day means a final, long weekend at the shore, a picnic or barbecue or a sale at the mall. On this Labor Day, take a moment to remember how it all began and how we got here from there.
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.