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Happy Holidays from Local 4!
Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of the Local 4 Officers and Staff, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season. 2025 has been another amazing year for Local 4, and
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The Digital Winter 2025 News Magazine is Now Available
Brothers and Sisters, I hope you and your families are having a joyous holiday season. I am happy to announce that the Winter 2025 News Magazine is now available online and is on its way
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16 Trotter Drive
Medway, MA 02053
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WELCOME FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER
Welcome Message from Business Manager Michael Bowes
More than 5,000 members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 4 are building our communities across the New England region. We’re proud to maintain our union’s mission of fostering safe workplaces, fighting for workers’ rights, and taking action to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion in the trades.
As the leading heavy equipment organization, Operating Engineers Local 4 prides itself on delivering world-class results for over 125 years. Local 4 heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, equipment house employees, and wastewater technicians are experts in their field, setting the standard for high-quality construction throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Eastern New Hampshire, and the state of Maine. We’re proud to consistently get the job done right, on time, and on budget.
Local 4’s distinction begins with the extensive apprenticeship and training opportunities available at our facilities in Canton and Medway, Massachusetts. Members receive state-of-the-art training, licenses, and certifications needed to upskill and advance their careers. We also encourage members to take advantage of the continuing education programs we provide, including OSHA, Hazmat, NCCCO, forklift, and more.
Through thoughtful and intentional collaboration with our partners, we uphold industry-leading wages, work conditions, and benefits for all. These benefits ensure our members have access to great healthcare, retirement, and a pension plan.
Local 4 members and contractors are the backbone of this great Union. We’re grateful for their contributions and commitment to helping the organization grow, fostering community, and becoming fraternally united.
If you are not yet affiliated with Local 4, here’s a place where you can learn more about our dynamic work and how to get involved.
Michael Bowes
Business Manager
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4
BROTHERS & SISTERS
Local 4 wishes you and your families a wonderful winter season!
We are proud to announce our annual donation of $10,000 to Helmets to Hardhats, an incredible organization that connects veterans with careers in the union trades.
It was another successful year for the 8th Annual William D. McLaughlin Operating Engineers Local 4 Charitable Foundation, Inc. Golf Outing. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and participants, we donated $95,000 to children’s charities, which has been distributed to the following organizations: KyleCares Foundation, Colin’s Joy Project, The New England Center for Children, Why Me & Sherry’s House, and Cradles to Crayons.
Looking ahead, Local 4 will host our first Family Picnic Day on September 27, 2026, at the Scandinavian Athletic Club Park in Shrewsbury. This family-friendly event will raise funds for the Charitable Foundation in support of future scholarships for Local 4 families. Mark your calendars!
In September, we held the Installation of Officers at our monthly Body Meeting with General President John Downey. You can find a full list of the election results by visiting IUOELocal4.org/updates/election-results/. Congratulations to all!
Our Local 4 sisters showed up in force at the 2025 NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference in Chicago this September. Over 6,000 tradeswomen and allies were in attendance, with Local 4 well represented.
At the October Body Meeting, we recognized five members with 50 years of continuous service to our great Local. Their decades of dedication have helped make our organization what it is today.
Also in October, the Funds Office hosted its annual Healthy Living and Retirement Planning Fair. Thank you to all who came out for this family-friendly event. Visit Local4Funds.org for useful resources and the latest updates regarding your benefits!
I am pleased to announce that our retirees will once again be receiving a one-time supplemental “13th check” this year and that the contractual wage increase for all members will have taken effect starting December 1, 2025.
Finally, thank you to our Brothers and Sisters who supported labor-friendly candidates this election season. It’s important to use your voice and consider the impact that politics can have on our livelihoods.
Enjoy the holidays and stay warm!