International Union-Operating

Trade Unions, such as Operating Engineers Local 49, exist because workers want a fair share of the wealth their labor produces. We are not organized to be a social club or to build the prestige of individuals: OUR SOLE PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF WORKERS AND WORKING FAMILIES.

Local 49 thanks Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber for backing much-needed updates to the Davis-Bacon Act regulations that will directly benefit operating engineers. Approved in 1931, the Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors. Congressman Pete Stauber invited Local 49 Business Manager Jason George to speak in front of the Committee on Natural Resources Republicans and the Western Caucus today about the importance of.

Local 49 has partnered with K-12 to offer the new Operating Engineers Pathway. This pathway is a new addition to Destinations Career Academy at Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA). Opportunities for students to visit the Local 49 Training Center in Hinckley, MN and have access to the mobile simulators.

Requests for specific individual information on dues, membership, pension benefits, or health and welfare information should be directed to your nearest Local 49 office. Any Dispatch questions such as being added to or removed from the Out of Work List please call 612-877-3725. Any questions pertaining to Local 49's Health and Welfare self-insured plan, should be directed to Wilson McShane at (952) 854-0795 or 1 (800) 535-6373. For apprenticeship or training related questions please contact the Local 49 Training Center at (320) 384-7093.

There are more than 14,000 members throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, and we are committed to helping your business grow. Local 49 members are provided with on-going training at our state-of-the-art Training Center to ensure they are constantly developing their skills and keeping up with new and evolving technology within the industry.