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.
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 »
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.
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.
Continue reading “Labor Day 2011: Labor’s gains are America’s gains”
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.
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.
IUOE Local 825 Supports Toll Increase to Fund Improvements Rather Than Drive Up More Long-Term Debt
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Local 825 of the International Union of Operating Engineers announced its support for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s proposed toll increases to fund much-needed capital improvements that will create thousands of jobs and stimulate the region’s economy.
