HQ Function

Serves as the primary administrative, legislative, policy-making, and organizational hub for the union, coordinating activities and support for local unions across the United States and Canada.

Notable Features:

Modern office facility in downtown Washington D.C., strategically positioned for engagement with federal government agencies and legislative bodies. The building supports the union's national and international operations.

Work Culture:

A professional and mission-driven environment focused on labor advocacy, member representation, skill development, and workplace safety. The culture emphasizes solidarity and dedication to the rights and welfare of operating engineers and other represented workers.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is the nerve center for the IUOE, directing national agreements, shaping training standards through programs like the National Training Fund, spearheading political and legislative action, and providing leadership for its hundreds of thousands of members.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations and location reflect the IUOE's core values of advocacy, strength in unity, commitment to high-quality training and safety standards, and effective representation of its members' interests.

Location:

The International Union of Operating Engineers primarily operates in the United States and Canada, with a strong network of local unions in both countries. Its global functions include advocating for fair labor standards, promoting high-quality apprenticeship and training programs recognized internationally, ensuring workplace safety, and engaging in international solidarity efforts with other labor organizations to support workers' rights globally, particularly within the building and construction trades.

Street Address:

1125 17th Street, N.W.

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA