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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May 06, 2026
JUNE 27th - Heritage Days Parade
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - Saturday, June 27, 2026
Macomb, IL
12:00 am - 11:45 pmThe Heritage Days Parade is scheduled for SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH AT 10 A.M. Parade line-up begins promptly at 9:00a.m. POSITIONS FOR LINE-UP ARE POSTED ON WWW.MAKEITMACOMB.COM AND THE HERITAGE DAYS FACEBOOK PAGE: We are #52 - a map of the parade route is attached. (Please see the attached information.) All parade vehicles are to enter on South Ward Street and turn onto West Jefferson Street to line up. The parade will start promptly at 10:00 am!
2026 Heritage Days Parade Information -
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 -
Jun 24, 2026
SEPT. 7TH Peoria Labor Day Parade
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026
Peoria, IL
12:00 am - 11:45 pmThe 2026 Peoria Labor Day Parade line-up is at 9:30 a.m. at Lower Bradley Park. Parade will kick off at 11:00 a.m. on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. A family-friendly event will immediately follow the Parade at Raber Packing Co.
Peoria Labor Day Parade
