NJ SEED honors Lalevee with award for contributions to labor movement
Local 825 Business Manager Greg Lalevee has received recognition as the 2012 recipient of the Peter F. Smith Labor Leader Award by the New Jersey Society for Environmental Economic Development (NJ SEED).
Presented in memory of former NJ SEED President Pete Smith, this award honors those who have made significant contributions to New Jersey’s Labor Movement and economic vitality.
NJ SEED is a collaboration of labor and business working together to create private sector jobs, boost the economy and enhance the environment.
July 2012 Newsletter is published
Local 825 expands scholarship/grants program, announces 2012 winners
LOCAL 825 EXPANDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS FOR 2012-13 AND SELECTS WINNERS FROM BIGGER POOL OF APPLICANTS
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Local 825 of the International Union of Operating Engineers has awarded four $10,000 scholarships and six$1,500 grants to high school seniors from throughout New Jersey and Middletown, N.Y.
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The May 2012 Newsletter is out
IUOE Local 825 endorses Rep. John Runyan (R-3) for re-election
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 »