Organizing with IUOE Local 181: Strength Through Unity

IUOE Local 181 is dedicated to helping workers gain better wages, benefits, and job security through union representation. Organizing ensures fair treatment, safer working conditions, and a stronger voice in the workplace. Whether you're an individual looking for support or an employer seeking a skilled workforce, we’re here to help. Learn how joining Local 181 can improve your career and protect your rights.

IUOE 181 Organizers

Kiefer Stiffler

(812) 940-8226

Justin Miller

(270) 577-2221
Operating Engineers On Site

Every Worker's Rights, Whether You Are A Union Member or Not.

You have the right to:

  • Form or assist others in forming a union.
  • Attend a union meeting on your own time.
  • Talk to a union organizer.
  • Declare yourself a union supporter.
  • Join a union of your choosing.

An employer may not legally:

  • Fire or discipline an employee/employees for engaging in union activity.
  • Threaten to fire or discipline an employee/employees for engaging in union activity.
  • Threaten to shut down their business if workers form a union.
  • Interfere with or prevent you from soliciting support/members during non-working hours.
  • Question you about union matters, union meetings, or union supporters.
  • Ask how you or your co-workers intend to vote in an election.
  • Ask you whether you belong to a union or have signed up to join a union.
  • Transfer or assign you to less desirable work because of your union activity.
  • Threaten to terminate your benefits if you unionize.
  • Threaten to retaliate against union activity with layoffs or loss of jobs.
Crane Operator

Local 181 Members Receive:

  • Health Insurance Benefits
  • Death Benefits
  • Pension Benefits
  • Working Under Terms & Conditions Negotiated in Collective
  • Bargaining Agreements
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Local 181 Members with Union Plus Recieve:

  • Legal Services Plan
  • Mortgage and Real Estate Savings Program
  • Union Privilege Credit Card/Secured Credit Card
  • Health Savings
  • Accident Insurance
  • Education Loans
  • Union Family Savers
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