6408 W. Plank Rd. Peoria, IL 61604 
309.697.0070
Who We Are Welcome to IUOE 649
IUOE is dedicated to serving and protecting the needs and interests of its members and their families through the collective bargaining process, legislative action and extensive training and skills improvement programs.
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Whether it’s the roads you travel on, the bridges you cross, the tunnels you whisk through, the subway systems you ride...or the buildings and complexes where you work, receive medical care, view sporting events...or the dams, pipelines, oil refineries and rigs, and petro-chemical plants you rely on for water and energy needs...or programs to rid your schools and communities of asbestos and hazardous materials and waste... It’s a good bet they were built and are operated and serviced by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
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IUOE is a trade union representing all of these workers: from the heavy equipment operators and mechanics in the construction industry, to the stationary engineers—those who maintain and operate building and industrial complexes and service industries throughout the United States and Canada.
Latest Update News & Events
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Jun 19, 2026
2026 APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS
Friday, June 19, 2026 - Friday, September 25, 2026
NUMEROUS
12:00 am - 11:45 pmAUGUST 3RD - SEPTEMBER 25TH ONLY!! It's that time of year again! The Apprenticeship will ONLY be accepting applications starting AUGUST 3RD THRU SEPTEMBER 25TH! Locations vary but MOST days are Monday thru Friday with time being between 7am - 4pm (Closed Labor Day). If you are interested, please see the attached flyer for more information. Also, please see the attached flyer to confirm exact days for each location. Please call the Training Site if you should have additional questions at 309-697-1357.
Application Pickup Information -
Jul 14, 2026
SEPT 7, 2026 PEORIA LABOR DAY PARADE
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026
Peoria, IL
12:00 am - 11:45 pmPLEASE NOTE THE LINE-UP AND KICKOFF TIMES HAVE CHANGED FROM LAST YEAR! The 2026 Peoria Labor Day Parade line-up is at 9:30 a.m. and kickoff is at 11:00 a.m. on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. Please see the attached flyer for more information (line-up, kickoff, parking and after-event information).
2026 Peoria Parade Information -
Jul 14, 2026
MON., SEPT. 7TH LABOR DAY PICNIC
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026
Union Hall
12:00 am - 11:45 pmCORRECTION ON THE ATTACHED FLYER!!! THE PEORIA LABOR DAY PARADE HAS CHANGED THEIR LINE-UP AND KICKOFF TIMES. THE FLYER IS INCORRECT! PLEASE SEE THE CORRECT INFORMATION BELOW. Please bring your families and join your Union Brothers and Sisters at one of the Labor Day Parades (Galesburg, Bloomington (Line-up starts at 9 am, kickoff at 10 am) or Peoria (Line starts at 9:30 am, kickoff at 11 am)) and then to the 2026 Labor Day Picnic at the Union Hall, from 12 pm to 6 pm. There will be food, drinks, fun and games for all. There is more information for the parades on the other Parade Tabs in the Events section of our website.
Labor Day Picnic Flyer
