IUOE Local 302 members and their eligible dependents are invited to participate in the 2023 Coalition Health Fair.

These screening tests and flu shots are paid for 100% by your health plan at no out of pocket cost to you.

• Chemistry / Hematology Profile / A1C
• Thyroid Screen
• Prostate Disease Screen (for those age 40 and older)
• Vitamin D Test
• Flu Shot: The Quadrivalent flu vaccine is offered to eligible participants age 9 and over

Pre-registration is required at: www.coalitionhealthfair.org

Happy Labor Day to all Local 302 members and their families. On Monday, September 4, 2023 we celebrate the contributions of workers to the development and achievements of the United States.

The holiday has its roots in the labor union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated for a fair work-life balance. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the efforts of all workers who have helped build America.

Enjoy a well-deserved day of rest and festivities.

Thanks to everyone who attended the Local 302 and Sunrise Dental Golf Charity Classic on August 19 at Meadow Park Golf Course in Tacoma, WA! We represent Meadow Parks members and are proud to hold the event there. Funds raised go towards the Local 302 Hope Fund, Sunrise for Children, and the PSLA Food Bank. We’re still tallying the total amount of money raised and will share once that’s available.

The Summer Loadline magazine is hitting mailboxes now. Check out the new design and enhanced content. Thank you to staff and members who provided valuable feedback to guide this project.

The Loadline is mailed without charge to all members of IUOE Local 302 in good standing. Members, call Local 302 to ensure your mailing address is up to date: 1-800-521-8882. View the Loadline online here: https://bit.ly/3KRgCaC

Thanks to all who came out to the Top Hand event at the Ellensburg Training Center. A big congratulations to the Local 302 members who placed at the event:

• Loader: Rick Wharton, Jake La Vergne, William “Pat” Beavers, Phil Pedersen Jr, David Jones
• Excavator: Jake La Vergne, Rick Wharton
• Backhoe: Matt Parker, Vern Pritchard
• Truck and Trailer: Randall Pritchard, Holt Morris, Jake La Vergne
• Dozer: Phil Pedersen Jr
• Forklift: James Tobin, Adrian Diaz, Jake La Vergne
• Lattice Crane: Holt Morris, William “Pat” Beavers
• Hydraulic Crane: Jake La Vergne, Tyler Ulsh

Thanks to all our sponsors, members, and guests who attended the Charity Clay Shoot to break clay for a good cause! Through your support we raised over $14,000 for the Local 302 Hope Fund, Sunrise Dental's charity Sunrise for Children, and the Puget Sound Labor Agency Food Bank.

Local 302 has been hard at work negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement for the Seattle Public Schools units we represent. Thanks to our members who joined the solidarity rally at the June 2023 school board meeting. We also appreciate the solidarity from other Local 302 units for showing support for bargaining a fair SPS contract.

We’re raising money for the Local 302 membership assistance fund and other charities. Come sponsor a team, or golf with us for a good cause. Register by August 4 here: https://sunrisedental.com/golf-charity/

Local 302 members, friends, and family, bring your car, motorcycle, boat, or UTV and join us at the Shine and Show event on July 16!

This is a free event located at the Bothell Hall in Washington. 

Questions: Dave Padon, 206.851.6175, dpadon@iuoe302.org or Gabe Schoenfelder, 206.391.2337, gschoenfelder@iuoe302.org

Save the date for the Top Hand Competition at the Ellensburg, WA Operating Training Center: Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Bring your friends and family and try your hand at backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, forklift, crane, grader, and truck and trailer competitions. There is food, music, and fun events for the kids too.

For more information and to sign up for the competitions visit: www.oetraining.com/

April 17 - 21, 2023 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Be part of the solution — slowdown in work zones. 
It’s not just workers at risk in work zones — it’s in everyone’s best interest to be alert and extra cautious in and near work zones.
This annual week of observance is especially important to the families of victims who lost their lives in work zones. Nationally, in 2021 there were 956 work zone fatalities.
You play a role in #workzonesafety. WORK WITH US! Learn more here: www.nwzaw.org

Local 302 will have a booth at the Dozer Day event May 6-7 at Cabela’s State Line in Post Falls, ID. Join us! Learn more here: https://ewni.dozerday.org/

Our Ellensburg, WA training center is making the rounds to some cool events. Come connect with us to learn more about being a Local 302 operator and try out the crane simulator!

• May 20-21 - Dozer Days at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371, https://seattle.dozerday.org/
• June 10-11 - Deming Logging Show, 3295 Cedarville Rd. Bellingham, WA 98226, http://demingloggingshow.com/

Want to operate? The application window is open March 1-19 for the Alaska Operating Engineers Employers Training Trust Center for:

• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Heavy Duty Mechanics
• Service Oilers

Learn more and apply here: www.aoeett.org. 

Calling Western Washington Local 302 members: Join us at the Membership Class Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Bothell Hall, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Topics Include:

• Union History
• IUOE
• Your Union (Local 302)
• Organizing
• Collective Bargaining
• Right to Work

Learn more about being a union member and getting the most out of your membership. No need to register, just show up and we'll see you there.

Calling all Eastern WA and Idaho Members: Join us at the Membership Class Monday, February 20, 2023, 4 p.m., at the Spokane Hall (510 S. Elm St. Spokane, WA 99201)!

Topics Include:

• Union History
• IUOE
• Your Union (Local 302)
• Organizing
• Collective Bargaining
• Right to Work

Learn more about being a union member and getting the most out of your membership. No need to register, just show up and we'll see you there.