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With summer coming to an end and fall quickly arriving, a quick recap of a few great things we are partnered with. In July, Operating Engineers 324 had the honor of hosting the American Cancer Society’s Big Dig fundraiser at our Construction Career Center in Howell.  The Big Dig of All Posts, News Article

Operating Engineers 324 today praised Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to require state contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wage for construction projects. The move reinstates the prevailing wage requirement, which was repealed in June 2018, and ensures that any construction worker working on a state construction project receives a fair All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 host Biden, praise Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for creating Michigan jobs HOWELL, Michigan – Operating Engineers 324 today hosted President Joe Biden during his Michigan visit and praised his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which would create thousands of skilled trades and constructions jobs in Michigan. All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 Apprentice Shares Her Experience In Male-Dominated Industry Of Civil Engineering By Logan Tesmer September 15, 2021 at 4:51 pm Operating Engineers 324 Apprentice Shares Her Experience In Male-Dominated Industry Of Civil Engineering Southfield (CW50) – Unions can be the perfect place for anyone looking to get into All Posts, News Article

The ride goes from the OE324 Stationary Ed Center in Detroit to the Construction Career Center in Howell. There will be coffee and donuts in Detroit, lunch in Howell, T-shirts for participants, and a raffle at the end. Register now by contacting Kevin Besonen at 586-324-1277 or Ken Dombrow at All Posts, Announcement

In-demand apprenticeship applications open this Monday for 1 week Operating engineers recruiting stationary engineers, HVAC techs HOWELL, Mich. – Starting this Monday, Michigan residents looking for good-paying careers with benefits, health care and pension can sign up to become apprentices for jobs as stationary engineers or heating, ventilation and air All Posts, Press Release

https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/956477 American Cancer society host ‘Big Dig’ to support cancer research Kids of all ages were given a hands on immersive experience with construction equipment to raise money for pediatric cancer research through the American Cancer Society. All Posts, News Article

Operating Engineers 324 hosted a press conference at our new facility on Grand Rapids to announce that the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has been awarded a $10 million federal grant to support the state’s registered apprenticeship expansion efforts and increase employment opportunities for Michiganders. OE324 Apprentice All Posts, News Article

The Michigan construction industry held Construction Career Day, a career exploration event designed to introduce students and youth to good-paying jobs and careers in the Construction industry was held on Thursday, May 6. This event is a partnership among construction businesses, skilled trades organizations, government and schools. Construction Career Days All Posts, News Article

The sidewalk running along the Kilgore Road bridge in Portage is showing its age. Broken concrete, rocks and glass litter the walkway directly above traffic passing under it on I-94. Even with the lanes shifted, this traffic moves at a minimum of the posted 45 mile per hour speed limit All Posts, News Article

Michigan’s road workers deserve more than safety signs and a few orange barrels Lansing State Journal https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/contributors/viewpoints/2021/06/25/roadworker-safety-needs-more-than-well-meaning-signs/5321159001/ John Osika, guest writer A worker on a highway project must be absolutely focused on the job they’re doing. They may be operating heavy machinery. They may be moving concrete pipes as large All Posts, News Article

The Raymond Poupore Retiree Golf Outing is Back! Operating Engineers Local 324 Raymond Poupore Retiree Golf Outing Thursday, June 17th, 2021 Location: Lilac Golf Course, 9090 Armstrong Rd, Newport, MI 48166 Phone # 734-586-7555 Format: Four Person Scramble Closest to pin on par 3s Longest drive on # 5 Longest All Posts, Announcement