Local 500 Building Corp

The International Union of Operating Engineers is a progressive, diversified trade union that primarily represents operating engineers who work as heavy equipment operators, mechanics and surveyors in the construction industry and stationary engineers who work in operations and maintenance in building and industrial complexes, as well as in the service industries. The union also represents nurses and other health industry workers as well as significant numbers of public employees engaged in a variety of occupations. Founded in 1896, the union has approximately 400,000 members in some 170 local unions throughout the United States and Canada.

The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, based in Washington, D.C., has approximately 22,000 members participating in 11 regional district councils throughout the United States. Members enjoy participation in the National Roofing Industry Supplemental Pension, health and safety programs, as well as training and apprenticeship opportunities and cooperative labor-management research and education efforts. The union also sponsors the Roofers Political Education and Legislative Fund and works with various groups on safety and health issues. Organizing new members is a top priority, which the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers demonstrates through Construction Organizing Membership Education Training.

The Laborers'International Union fights for more opportunities for workers and employers, better wages, good benefits and safe jobsites. Members run the union, electing officers at all levels and participating in the day-to-day affairs of their local unions. Members set priorities for contracts and are key in the union's growth and success. The mission of the Laborers is implemented through nine regions, several district councils and more than 500 local unions. Local unions work together in district councils, which are assisted by regional offices. The Laborers have three affiliated organizations, the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, the National Federation of Independent Unions and the Canadian National Federation of Independent Unions. The union was formed in 1903 and has more than 800,000 members.