International Union of Operating Engineers Local 492829 Anthony Lane South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAID

TWIN CITIES MNPERMIT 30308

The Twin City Hoisting & Portable Engineers Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

at the Local 49 Union Hall, 2829 Anthony Lane South in Minneapolis.

The Forty-Niner

In This Issue

Serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota November, 2017

by Glen D. Johnson

This year marks Local 49’s 90th anniversary and in honor of that we are celebrating Local 49’s accomplishments from the past 90 years. Most importantly we celebrate our members – past, present and future, and the important work you have done to build Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the last 90 years.

Our 90th year has been a good one—there have been several landmark projects our members have been instrumental in completing, the 2017 legislative session was positive for our members and for the future of Local 49 and we have many exciting initiatives and events coming up.

Local 49 members were involved in several of this year’s monumental projects that were completed throughout the state. Local 49 is extremely proud of the work our members did on notable projects such as the Stillwater Bridge, the Highway 53 Bridge and the Minnesota State Capitol, which were all officially unveiled this year. Projects like those bring value to our communities and will stand the test of time.

Politically, Local 49 is in a strong place thanks to the thousands of members that took the time to make phone calls, e-mail their representatives and show up to Lobby Day. Both the transportation and bonding bill passed, which will significantly increase transportation funding in the next

four years, and create jobs for our members in the public and private sectors. In the coming year we will be working on both sides of the aisle as we focus on the Minnesota Governor race as well as other significant political races for the 2018 election year – ensuring that we support candidates that support our members’ jobs.

But the work is never finished and we still have projects that we’re fighting for.

A federal judge recently stopped the Fargo-Moorehead Flood Diversion, and the governors of Minnesota and North Dakota are putting together a task force to come to a compromise to move this project forward. This is a major project for our members, and a critical piece of infrastructure for the region. Local 49 has been working with the Fargo-Moorehead Diversion Authority and speaking with Governor Mark Dayton, urging them to work together.

Local 49 has also been working diligently to move the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project forward. This project could bring thousands of jobs to our brothers and sisters and would be a huge project for the Northern Minnesota region.

Holiday Edition 2017

Message From Business Manager .....1

Local 49 Metro Area Holiday Party ....2

Health Fairs ..........................................3

Hats Off to You! ...........................................4

Holiday Parties .....................................5

Beck Report .........................................6

Message From The Business Manager

continued on page 2

You and a guest are invited to attend one of the Local 49 holiday parties. Please use the contact information provided to RSVP to the appropriate party. Please RSVP to 612-877-3722 or RSVP online at www.local49.org Some of the hotels have provided us with discount rates on guest rooms. If you are interested in reserving a room please contact the hotel directly. Hotel room expenses are not covered by Local 49. The discount room code is either IUOE or Operating Engineers. Please call early.

NEW THIS YEAR: The December 2 Metro Area Holiday Party is open to both active and retired members AND their spouses!

*Space is limited. RSVP early!*

DATE & TIME CITY LOCATION

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

MinneapolisSaint Paul

NEW LOCATION: Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Willmar

Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-6060

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Mankato

Country Inn & Suites1900 Premier Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-8555

Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION: Holiday Inn1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

605-582-2901

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Minot

NEW LOCATION: Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1-800-735-4493

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Bismarck

NEW LOCATION: Best Western Ramkota800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

701-258-7700

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Fargo

Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

701-499-6000

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Winona

Riverport Event Center900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

507-452-0606

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Rochester Rochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Bemidji

Sanford Event Center1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2600

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. St. Cloud

Holiday Inn & Suites75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

320-253-9000

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Brainerd

Arrowwood Lodge6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

218-822-5634

Local #49 Holiday Parties

BECK REPORTLocal 49, like other unions, spends the vast majority of its funds on collective bargaining related activities as well as some amounts for political lobbying, community services, charitable donations, publications, certain litigations and other matters.

As an employee represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and covered by a contract containing a union security clause, you are required as a condition of employment to pay dues and fees to the union. Employees that are members of the union pay initiation fees and dues and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of union membership including attending union meetings, voting to ratify contracts, running for union office, voting for union officers and participating in certain union benefit programs that are provided only to union members.

Employees may choose not to be members of the union. Employees that are not members of the union pay initiation fees and dues, but they do not enjoy any of the rights and privileges of membership. Non-member employees may become “Beck objectors” and may request an adjustment in their fees and dues based on their objection to union expenditures that they believe are not reasonably related to representational activities including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and grievance adjustment.

Non-members who choose to object must request an adjustment to their dues and fees during the month of December or within 30 days of

commencing to pay dues and fees to the union. Such a request must be in writing and include the employee’s full name, address, social security number, current wage rate, employer and signature. Such a request must be sent to 2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Such a request is valid until the following December 31 and must be renewed annually.

Non-members who submit a timely valid objection shall receive information regarding how the union calculates representational expenditures and have their dues and fees reduced to reflect the percentage of non-representation expenditures from the previous year. This reduction in fees and dues will commence on the first day of the month following the receipt of the objection.

Non-member objectors have the right to challenge the union’s calculations of representational expenditures before an impartial arbitrator. Such challenges must be made in writing, explain the basis for the challenge, and be received by the union within 30 days of the employee receiving the calculation information.

Upon receipt of a timely valid challenge, the union will put the challenged amount of dues and fees in an interest bearing escrow account. If more than one non-member objector challenges the calculations, the challenges will be consolidated for hearing. The decision of the impartial arbitrator will be final and binding.

6

MinneapolisSaint Paul

Rochester

Bemidji

Rooms available:Hilton Garden Inn

651-735-4100

Rooms available:AmericInn

507-536-7000

Rooms available:Country Inn & Suites

507-536-7000

85200 IUOE_L49_Newsletter_Holiday2017 Form 1 FRONT Cyan Mag Yelo Black

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 492829 Anthony Lane South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAID

TWIN CITIES MNPERMIT 30308

The Twin City Hoisting & Portable Engineers Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

at the Local 49 Union Hall, 2829 Anthony Lane South in Minneapolis.

The Forty-Niner

In This Issue

Serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota November, 2017

by Glen D. Johnson

This year marks Local 49’s 90th anniversary and in honor of that we are celebrating Local 49’s accomplishments from the past 90 years. Most importantly we celebrate our members – past, present and future, and the important work you have done to build Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the last 90 years.

Our 90th year has been a good one—there have been several landmark projects our members have been instrumental in completing, the 2017 legislative session was positive for our members and for the future of Local 49 and we have many exciting initiatives and events coming up.

Local 49 members were involved in several of this year’s monumental projects that were completed throughout the state. Local 49 is extremely proud of the work our members did on notable projects such as the Stillwater Bridge, the Highway 53 Bridge and the Minnesota State Capitol, which were all officially unveiled this year. Projects like those bring value to our communities and will stand the test of time.

Politically, Local 49 is in a strong place thanks to the thousands of members that took the time to make phone calls, e-mail their representatives and show up to Lobby Day. Both the transportation and bonding bill passed, which will significantly increase transportation funding in the next

four years, and create jobs for our members in the public and private sectors. In the coming year we will be working on both sides of the aisle as we focus on the Minnesota Governor race as well as other significant political races for the 2018 election year – ensuring that we support candidates that support our members’ jobs.

But the work is never finished and we still have projects that we’re fighting for.

A federal judge recently stopped the Fargo-Moorehead Flood Diversion, and the governors of Minnesota and North Dakota are putting together a task force to come to a compromise to move this project forward. This is a major project for our members, and a critical piece of infrastructure for the region. Local 49 has been working with the Fargo-Moorehead Diversion Authority and speaking with Governor Mark Dayton, urging them to work together.

Local 49 has also been working diligently to move the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project forward. This project could bring thousands of jobs to our brothers and sisters and would be a huge project for the Northern Minnesota region.

Holiday Edition 2017

Message From Business Manager .....1

Local 49 Metro Area Holiday Party ....2

Health Fairs ..........................................3

Hats Off to You! ...........................................4

Holiday Parties .....................................5

Beck Report .........................................6

Message From The Business Manager

continued on page 2

You and a guest are invited to attend one of the Local 49 holiday parties. Please use the contact information provided to RSVP to the appropriate party. Please RSVP to 612-877-3722 or RSVP online at www.local49.org Some of the hotels have provided us with discount rates on guest rooms. If you are interested in reserving a room please contact the hotel directly. Hotel room expenses are not covered by Local 49. The discount room code is either IUOE or Operating Engineers. Please call early.

NEW THIS YEAR: The December 2 Metro Area Holiday Party is open to both active and retired members AND their spouses!

*Space is limited. RSVP early!*

DATE & TIME CITY LOCATION

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

MinneapolisSaint Paul

NEW LOCATION: Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Willmar

Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-6060

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Mankato

Country Inn & Suites1900 Premier Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-8555

Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION: Holiday Inn1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

605-582-2901

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Minot

NEW LOCATION: Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1-800-735-4493

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Bismarck

NEW LOCATION: Best Western Ramkota800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

701-258-7700

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Fargo

Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

701-499-6000

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Winona

Riverport Event Center900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

507-452-0606

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Rochester Rochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Bemidji

Sanford Event Center1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2600

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. St. Cloud

Holiday Inn & Suites75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

320-253-9000

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Brainerd

Arrowwood Lodge6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

218-822-5634

Local #49 Holiday Parties

BECK REPORTLocal 49, like other unions, spends the vast majority of its funds on collective bargaining related activities as well as some amounts for political lobbying, community services, charitable donations, publications, certain litigations and other matters.

As an employee represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and covered by a contract containing a union security clause, you are required as a condition of employment to pay dues and fees to the union. Employees that are members of the union pay initiation fees and dues and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of union membership including attending union meetings, voting to ratify contracts, running for union office, voting for union officers and participating in certain union benefit programs that are provided only to union members.

Employees may choose not to be members of the union. Employees that are not members of the union pay initiation fees and dues, but they do not enjoy any of the rights and privileges of membership. Non-member employees may become “Beck objectors” and may request an adjustment in their fees and dues based on their objection to union expenditures that they believe are not reasonably related to representational activities including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and grievance adjustment.

Non-members who choose to object must request an adjustment to their dues and fees during the month of December or within 30 days of

commencing to pay dues and fees to the union. Such a request must be in writing and include the employee’s full name, address, social security number, current wage rate, employer and signature. Such a request must be sent to 2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Such a request is valid until the following December 31 and must be renewed annually.

Non-members who submit a timely valid objection shall receive information regarding how the union calculates representational expenditures and have their dues and fees reduced to reflect the percentage of non-representation expenditures from the previous year. This reduction in fees and dues will commence on the first day of the month following the receipt of the objection.

Non-member objectors have the right to challenge the union’s calculations of representational expenditures before an impartial arbitrator. Such challenges must be made in writing, explain the basis for the challenge, and be received by the union within 30 days of the employee receiving the calculation information.

Upon receipt of a timely valid challenge, the union will put the challenged amount of dues and fees in an interest bearing escrow account. If more than one non-member objector challenges the calculations, the challenges will be consolidated for hearing. The decision of the impartial arbitrator will be final and binding.

6

MinneapolisSaint Paul

Rochester

Bemidji

Rooms available:Hilton Garden Inn

651-735-4100

Rooms available:AmericInn

507-536-7000

Rooms available:Country Inn & Suites

507-536-7000

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 492829 Anthony Lane South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAID

TWIN CITIES MNPERMIT 30308

The Twin City Hoisting & Portable Engineers Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

at the Local 49 Union Hall, 2829 Anthony Lane South in Minneapolis.

The Forty-Niner

In This Issue

Serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota November, 2017

by Glen D. Johnson

This year marks Local 49’s 90th anniversary and in honor of that we are celebrating Local 49’s accomplishments from the past 90 years. Most importantly we celebrate our members – past, present and future, and the important work you have done to build Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the last 90 years.

Our 90th year has been a good one—there have been several landmark projects our members have been instrumental in completing, the 2017 legislative session was positive for our members and for the future of Local 49 and we have many exciting initiatives and events coming up.

Local 49 members were involved in several of this year’s monumental projects that were completed throughout the state. Local 49 is extremely proud of the work our members did on notable projects such as the Stillwater Bridge, the Highway 53 Bridge and the Minnesota State Capitol, which were all officially unveiled this year. Projects like those bring value to our communities and will stand the test of time.

Politically, Local 49 is in a strong place thanks to the thousands of members that took the time to make phone calls, e-mail their representatives and show up to Lobby Day. Both the transportation and bonding bill passed, which will significantly increase transportation funding in the next

four years, and create jobs for our members in the public and private sectors. In the coming year we will be working on both sides of the aisle as we focus on the Minnesota Governor race as well as other significant political races for the 2018 election year – ensuring that we support candidates that support our members’ jobs.

But the work is never finished and we still have projects that we’re fighting for.

A federal judge recently stopped the Fargo-Moorehead Flood Diversion, and the governors of Minnesota and North Dakota are putting together a task force to come to a compromise to move this project forward. This is a major project for our members, and a critical piece of infrastructure for the region. Local 49 has been working with the Fargo-Moorehead Diversion Authority and speaking with Governor Mark Dayton, urging them to work together.

Local 49 has also been working diligently to move the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project forward. This project could bring thousands of jobs to our brothers and sisters and would be a huge project for the Northern Minnesota region.

Holiday Edition 2017

Message From Business Manager .....1

Local 49 Metro Area Holiday Party ....2

Health Fairs ..........................................3

Hats Off to You! ...........................................4

Holiday Parties .....................................5

Beck Report .........................................6

Message From The Business Manager

continued on page 2

You and a guest are invited to attend one of the Local 49 holiday parties. Please use the contact information provided to RSVP to the appropriate party. Please RSVP to 612-877-3722 or RSVP online at www.local49.org Some of the hotels have provided us with discount rates on guest rooms. If you are interested in reserving a room please contact the hotel directly. Hotel room expenses are not covered by Local 49. The discount room code is either IUOE or Operating Engineers. Please call early.

NEW THIS YEAR: The December 2 Metro Area Holiday Party is open to both active and retired members AND their spouses!

*Space is limited. RSVP early!*

DATE & TIME CITY LOCATION

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

MinneapolisSaint Paul

NEW LOCATION: Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Willmar

Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-6060

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Mankato

Country Inn & Suites1900 Premier Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-8555

Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION: Holiday Inn1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

605-582-2901

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Minot

NEW LOCATION: Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1-800-735-4493

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Bismarck

NEW LOCATION: Best Western Ramkota800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

701-258-7700

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Fargo

Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

701-499-6000

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Winona

Riverport Event Center900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

507-452-0606

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Rochester Rochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Bemidji

Sanford Event Center1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2600

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. St. Cloud

Holiday Inn & Suites75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

320-253-9000

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Brainerd

Arrowwood Lodge6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

218-822-5634

Local #49 Holiday Parties

BECK REPORTLocal 49, like other unions, spends the vast majority of its funds on collective bargaining related activities as well as some amounts for political lobbying, community services, charitable donations, publications, certain litigations and other matters.

As an employee represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and covered by a contract containing a union security clause, you are required as a condition of employment to pay dues and fees to the union. Employees that are members of the union pay initiation fees and dues and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of union membership including attending union meetings, voting to ratify contracts, running for union office, voting for union officers and participating in certain union benefit programs that are provided only to union members.

Employees may choose not to be members of the union. Employees that are not members of the union pay initiation fees and dues, but they do not enjoy any of the rights and privileges of membership. Non-member employees may become “Beck objectors” and may request an adjustment in their fees and dues based on their objection to union expenditures that they believe are not reasonably related to representational activities including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and grievance adjustment.

Non-members who choose to object must request an adjustment to their dues and fees during the month of December or within 30 days of

commencing to pay dues and fees to the union. Such a request must be in writing and include the employee’s full name, address, social security number, current wage rate, employer and signature. Such a request must be sent to 2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Such a request is valid until the following December 31 and must be renewed annually.

Non-members who submit a timely valid objection shall receive information regarding how the union calculates representational expenditures and have their dues and fees reduced to reflect the percentage of non-representation expenditures from the previous year. This reduction in fees and dues will commence on the first day of the month following the receipt of the objection.

Non-member objectors have the right to challenge the union’s calculations of representational expenditures before an impartial arbitrator. Such challenges must be made in writing, explain the basis for the challenge, and be received by the union within 30 days of the employee receiving the calculation information.

Upon receipt of a timely valid challenge, the union will put the challenged amount of dues and fees in an interest bearing escrow account. If more than one non-member objector challenges the calculations, the challenges will be consolidated for hearing. The decision of the impartial arbitrator will be final and binding.

6

MinneapolisSaint Paul

Rochester

Bemidji

Rooms available:Hilton Garden Inn

651-735-4100

Rooms available:AmericInn

507-536-7000

Rooms available:Country Inn & Suites

507-536-7000

85200 IUOE_L49_Newsletter_Holiday2017 Form 1 FRONT Cyan Mag Yelo Black

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 492829 Anthony Lane South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAID

TWIN CITIES MNPERMIT 30308

The Twin City Hoisting & Portable Engineers Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

at the Local 49 Union Hall, 2829 Anthony Lane South in Minneapolis.

The Forty-Niner

In This Issue

Serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota November, 2017

by Glen D. Johnson

This year marks Local 49’s 90th anniversary and in honor of that we are celebrating Local 49’s accomplishments from the past 90 years. Most importantly we celebrate our members – past, present and future, and the important work you have done to build Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the last 90 years.

Our 90th year has been a good one—there have been several landmark projects our members have been instrumental in completing, the 2017 legislative session was positive for our members and for the future of Local 49 and we have many exciting initiatives and events coming up.

Local 49 members were involved in several of this year’s monumental projects that were completed throughout the state. Local 49 is extremely proud of the work our members did on notable projects such as the Stillwater Bridge, the Highway 53 Bridge and the Minnesota State Capitol, which were all officially unveiled this year. Projects like those bring value to our communities and will stand the test of time.

Politically, Local 49 is in a strong place thanks to the thousands of members that took the time to make phone calls, e-mail their representatives and show up to Lobby Day. Both the transportation and bonding bill passed, which will significantly increase transportation funding in the next

four years, and create jobs for our members in the public and private sectors. In the coming year we will be working on both sides of the aisle as we focus on the Minnesota Governor race as well as other significant political races for the 2018 election year – ensuring that we support candidates that support our members’ jobs.

But the work is never finished and we still have projects that we’re fighting for.

A federal judge recently stopped the Fargo-Moorehead Flood Diversion, and the governors of Minnesota and North Dakota are putting together a task force to come to a compromise to move this project forward. This is a major project for our members, and a critical piece of infrastructure for the region. Local 49 has been working with the Fargo-Moorehead Diversion Authority and speaking with Governor Mark Dayton, urging them to work together.

Local 49 has also been working diligently to move the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project forward. This project could bring thousands of jobs to our brothers and sisters and would be a huge project for the Northern Minnesota region.

Holiday Edition 2017

Message From Business Manager .....1

Local 49 Metro Area Holiday Party ....2

Health Fairs ..........................................3

Hats Off to You! ...........................................4

Holiday Parties .....................................5

Beck Report .........................................6

Message From The Business Manager

continued on page 2

You and a guest are invited to attend one of the Local 49 holiday parties. Please use the contact information provided to RSVP to the appropriate party. Please RSVP to 612-877-3722 or RSVP online at www.local49.org Some of the hotels have provided us with discount rates on guest rooms. If you are interested in reserving a room please contact the hotel directly. Hotel room expenses are not covered by Local 49. The discount room code is either IUOE or Operating Engineers. Please call early.

NEW THIS YEAR: The December 2 Metro Area Holiday Party is open to both active and retired members AND their spouses!

*Space is limited. RSVP early!*

DATE & TIME CITY LOCATION

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

MinneapolisSaint Paul

NEW LOCATION: Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Willmar

Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-6060

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Mankato

Country Inn & Suites1900 Premier Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-8555

Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION: Holiday Inn1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

605-582-2901

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Minot

NEW LOCATION: Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1-800-735-4493

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Bismarck

NEW LOCATION: Best Western Ramkota800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

701-258-7700

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Fargo

Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

701-499-6000

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Winona

Riverport Event Center900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

507-452-0606

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Rochester Rochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Bemidji

Sanford Event Center1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2600

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. St. Cloud

Holiday Inn & Suites75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

320-253-9000

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Brainerd

Arrowwood Lodge6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

218-822-5634

Local #49 Holiday Parties

BECK REPORTLocal 49, like other unions, spends the vast majority of its funds on collective bargaining related activities as well as some amounts for political lobbying, community services, charitable donations, publications, certain litigations and other matters.

As an employee represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and covered by a contract containing a union security clause, you are required as a condition of employment to pay dues and fees to the union. Employees that are members of the union pay initiation fees and dues and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of union membership including attending union meetings, voting to ratify contracts, running for union office, voting for union officers and participating in certain union benefit programs that are provided only to union members.

Employees may choose not to be members of the union. Employees that are not members of the union pay initiation fees and dues, but they do not enjoy any of the rights and privileges of membership. Non-member employees may become “Beck objectors” and may request an adjustment in their fees and dues based on their objection to union expenditures that they believe are not reasonably related to representational activities including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and grievance adjustment.

Non-members who choose to object must request an adjustment to their dues and fees during the month of December or within 30 days of

commencing to pay dues and fees to the union. Such a request must be in writing and include the employee’s full name, address, social security number, current wage rate, employer and signature. Such a request must be sent to 2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Such a request is valid until the following December 31 and must be renewed annually.

Non-members who submit a timely valid objection shall receive information regarding how the union calculates representational expenditures and have their dues and fees reduced to reflect the percentage of non-representation expenditures from the previous year. This reduction in fees and dues will commence on the first day of the month following the receipt of the objection.

Non-member objectors have the right to challenge the union’s calculations of representational expenditures before an impartial arbitrator. Such challenges must be made in writing, explain the basis for the challenge, and be received by the union within 30 days of the employee receiving the calculation information.

Upon receipt of a timely valid challenge, the union will put the challenged amount of dues and fees in an interest bearing escrow account. If more than one non-member objector challenges the calculations, the challenges will be consolidated for hearing. The decision of the impartial arbitrator will be final and binding.

6

MinneapolisSaint Paul

Rochester

Bemidji

Rooms available:Hilton Garden Inn

651-735-4100

Rooms available:AmericInn

507-536-7000

Rooms available:Country Inn & Suites

507-536-7000

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 492829 Anthony Lane South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAID

TWIN CITIES MNPERMIT 30308

The Twin City Hoisting & Portable Engineers Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

at the Local 49 Union Hall, 2829 Anthony Lane South in Minneapolis.

The Forty-Niner

In This Issue

Serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota November, 2017

by Glen D. Johnson

This year marks Local 49’s 90th anniversary and in honor of that we are celebrating Local 49’s accomplishments from the past 90 years. Most importantly we celebrate our members – past, present and future, and the important work you have done to build Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the last 90 years.

Our 90th year has been a good one—there have been several landmark projects our members have been instrumental in completing, the 2017 legislative session was positive for our members and for the future of Local 49 and we have many exciting initiatives and events coming up.

Local 49 members were involved in several of this year’s monumental projects that were completed throughout the state. Local 49 is extremely proud of the work our members did on notable projects such as the Stillwater Bridge, the Highway 53 Bridge and the Minnesota State Capitol, which were all officially unveiled this year. Projects like those bring value to our communities and will stand the test of time.

Politically, Local 49 is in a strong place thanks to the thousands of members that took the time to make phone calls, e-mail their representatives and show up to Lobby Day. Both the transportation and bonding bill passed, which will significantly increase transportation funding in the next

four years, and create jobs for our members in the public and private sectors. In the coming year we will be working on both sides of the aisle as we focus on the Minnesota Governor race as well as other significant political races for the 2018 election year – ensuring that we support candidates that support our members’ jobs.

But the work is never finished and we still have projects that we’re fighting for.

A federal judge recently stopped the Fargo-Moorehead Flood Diversion, and the governors of Minnesota and North Dakota are putting together a task force to come to a compromise to move this project forward. This is a major project for our members, and a critical piece of infrastructure for the region. Local 49 has been working with the Fargo-Moorehead Diversion Authority and speaking with Governor Mark Dayton, urging them to work together.

Local 49 has also been working diligently to move the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project forward. This project could bring thousands of jobs to our brothers and sisters and would be a huge project for the Northern Minnesota region.

Holiday Edition 2017

Message From Business Manager .....1

Local 49 Metro Area Holiday Party ....2

Health Fairs ..........................................3

Hats Off to You! ...........................................4

Holiday Parties .....................................5

Beck Report .........................................6

Message From The Business Manager

continued on page 2

You and a guest are invited to attend one of the Local 49 holiday parties. Please use the contact information provided to RSVP to the appropriate party. Please RSVP to 612-877-3722 or RSVP online at www.local49.org Some of the hotels have provided us with discount rates on guest rooms. If you are interested in reserving a room please contact the hotel directly. Hotel room expenses are not covered by Local 49. The discount room code is either IUOE or Operating Engineers. Please call early.

NEW THIS YEAR: The December 2 Metro Area Holiday Party is open to both active and retired members AND their spouses!

*Space is limited. RSVP early!*

DATE & TIME CITY LOCATION

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

MinneapolisSaint Paul

NEW LOCATION: Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Willmar

Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-6060

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Mankato

Country Inn & Suites1900 Premier Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-8555

Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION: Holiday Inn1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

605-582-2901

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Minot

NEW LOCATION: Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1-800-735-4493

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Bismarck

NEW LOCATION: Best Western Ramkota800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

701-258-7700

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Fargo

Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

701-499-6000

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Winona

Riverport Event Center900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

507-452-0606

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Rochester Rochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Bemidji

Sanford Event Center1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2600

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. St. Cloud

Holiday Inn & Suites75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

320-253-9000

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Brainerd

Arrowwood Lodge6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

218-822-5634

Local #49 Holiday Parties

BECK REPORTLocal 49, like other unions, spends the vast majority of its funds on collective bargaining related activities as well as some amounts for political lobbying, community services, charitable donations, publications, certain litigations and other matters.

As an employee represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and covered by a contract containing a union security clause, you are required as a condition of employment to pay dues and fees to the union. Employees that are members of the union pay initiation fees and dues and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of union membership including attending union meetings, voting to ratify contracts, running for union office, voting for union officers and participating in certain union benefit programs that are provided only to union members.

Employees may choose not to be members of the union. Employees that are not members of the union pay initiation fees and dues, but they do not enjoy any of the rights and privileges of membership. Non-member employees may become “Beck objectors” and may request an adjustment in their fees and dues based on their objection to union expenditures that they believe are not reasonably related to representational activities including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and grievance adjustment.

Non-members who choose to object must request an adjustment to their dues and fees during the month of December or within 30 days of

commencing to pay dues and fees to the union. Such a request must be in writing and include the employee’s full name, address, social security number, current wage rate, employer and signature. Such a request must be sent to 2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Such a request is valid until the following December 31 and must be renewed annually.

Non-members who submit a timely valid objection shall receive information regarding how the union calculates representational expenditures and have their dues and fees reduced to reflect the percentage of non-representation expenditures from the previous year. This reduction in fees and dues will commence on the first day of the month following the receipt of the objection.

Non-member objectors have the right to challenge the union’s calculations of representational expenditures before an impartial arbitrator. Such challenges must be made in writing, explain the basis for the challenge, and be received by the union within 30 days of the employee receiving the calculation information.

Upon receipt of a timely valid challenge, the union will put the challenged amount of dues and fees in an interest bearing escrow account. If more than one non-member objector challenges the calculations, the challenges will be consolidated for hearing. The decision of the impartial arbitrator will be final and binding.

6

MinneapolisSaint Paul

Rochester

Bemidji

Rooms available:Hilton Garden Inn

651-735-4100

Rooms available:AmericInn

507-536-7000

Rooms available:Country Inn & Suites

507-536-7000

85200 IUOE_L49_Newsletter_Holiday2017 Form 1 FRONT Cyan Mag Yelo Black

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 492829 Anthony Lane South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAID

TWIN CITIES MNPERMIT 30308

The Twin City Hoisting & Portable Engineers Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

at the Local 49 Union Hall, 2829 Anthony Lane South in Minneapolis.

The Forty-Niner

In This Issue

Serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota November, 2017

by Glen D. Johnson

This year marks Local 49’s 90th anniversary and in honor of that we are celebrating Local 49’s accomplishments from the past 90 years. Most importantly we celebrate our members – past, present and future, and the important work you have done to build Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the last 90 years.

Our 90th year has been a good one—there have been several landmark projects our members have been instrumental in completing, the 2017 legislative session was positive for our members and for the future of Local 49 and we have many exciting initiatives and events coming up.

Local 49 members were involved in several of this year’s monumental projects that were completed throughout the state. Local 49 is extremely proud of the work our members did on notable projects such as the Stillwater Bridge, the Highway 53 Bridge and the Minnesota State Capitol, which were all officially unveiled this year. Projects like those bring value to our communities and will stand the test of time.

Politically, Local 49 is in a strong place thanks to the thousands of members that took the time to make phone calls, e-mail their representatives and show up to Lobby Day. Both the transportation and bonding bill passed, which will significantly increase transportation funding in the next

four years, and create jobs for our members in the public and private sectors. In the coming year we will be working on both sides of the aisle as we focus on the Minnesota Governor race as well as other significant political races for the 2018 election year – ensuring that we support candidates that support our members’ jobs.

But the work is never finished and we still have projects that we’re fighting for.

A federal judge recently stopped the Fargo-Moorehead Flood Diversion, and the governors of Minnesota and North Dakota are putting together a task force to come to a compromise to move this project forward. This is a major project for our members, and a critical piece of infrastructure for the region. Local 49 has been working with the Fargo-Moorehead Diversion Authority and speaking with Governor Mark Dayton, urging them to work together.

Local 49 has also been working diligently to move the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project forward. This project could bring thousands of jobs to our brothers and sisters and would be a huge project for the Northern Minnesota region.

Holiday Edition 2017

Message From Business Manager .....1

Local 49 Metro Area Holiday Party ....2

Health Fairs ..........................................3

Hats Off to You! ...........................................4

Holiday Parties .....................................5

Beck Report .........................................6

Message From The Business Manager

continued on page 2

You and a guest are invited to attend one of the Local 49 holiday parties. Please use the contact information provided to RSVP to the appropriate party. Please RSVP to 612-877-3722 or RSVP online at www.local49.org Some of the hotels have provided us with discount rates on guest rooms. If you are interested in reserving a room please contact the hotel directly. Hotel room expenses are not covered by Local 49. The discount room code is either IUOE or Operating Engineers. Please call early.

NEW THIS YEAR: The December 2 Metro Area Holiday Party is open to both active and retired members AND their spouses!

*Space is limited. RSVP early!*

DATE & TIME CITY LOCATION

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

MinneapolisSaint Paul

NEW LOCATION: Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Willmar

Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-6060

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Mankato

Country Inn & Suites1900 Premier Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-8555

Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION: Holiday Inn1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

605-582-2901

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Minot

NEW LOCATION: Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1-800-735-4493

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Bismarck

NEW LOCATION: Best Western Ramkota800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

701-258-7700

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Fargo

Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

701-499-6000

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Winona

Riverport Event Center900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

507-452-0606

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Rochester Rochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Bemidji

Sanford Event Center1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2600

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. St. Cloud

Holiday Inn & Suites75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

320-253-9000

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Brainerd

Arrowwood Lodge6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

218-822-5634

Local #49 Holiday Parties

BECK REPORTLocal 49, like other unions, spends the vast majority of its funds on collective bargaining related activities as well as some amounts for political lobbying, community services, charitable donations, publications, certain litigations and other matters.

As an employee represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and covered by a contract containing a union security clause, you are required as a condition of employment to pay dues and fees to the union. Employees that are members of the union pay initiation fees and dues and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of union membership including attending union meetings, voting to ratify contracts, running for union office, voting for union officers and participating in certain union benefit programs that are provided only to union members.

Employees may choose not to be members of the union. Employees that are not members of the union pay initiation fees and dues, but they do not enjoy any of the rights and privileges of membership. Non-member employees may become “Beck objectors” and may request an adjustment in their fees and dues based on their objection to union expenditures that they believe are not reasonably related to representational activities including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and grievance adjustment.

Non-members who choose to object must request an adjustment to their dues and fees during the month of December or within 30 days of

commencing to pay dues and fees to the union. Such a request must be in writing and include the employee’s full name, address, social security number, current wage rate, employer and signature. Such a request must be sent to 2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Such a request is valid until the following December 31 and must be renewed annually.

Non-members who submit a timely valid objection shall receive information regarding how the union calculates representational expenditures and have their dues and fees reduced to reflect the percentage of non-representation expenditures from the previous year. This reduction in fees and dues will commence on the first day of the month following the receipt of the objection.

Non-member objectors have the right to challenge the union’s calculations of representational expenditures before an impartial arbitrator. Such challenges must be made in writing, explain the basis for the challenge, and be received by the union within 30 days of the employee receiving the calculation information.

Upon receipt of a timely valid challenge, the union will put the challenged amount of dues and fees in an interest bearing escrow account. If more than one non-member objector challenges the calculations, the challenges will be consolidated for hearing. The decision of the impartial arbitrator will be final and binding.

6

MinneapolisSaint Paul

Rochester

Bemidji

Rooms available:Hilton Garden Inn

651-735-4100

Rooms available:AmericInn

507-536-7000

Rooms available:Country Inn & Suites

507-536-7000

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 492829 Anthony Lane South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAID

TWIN CITIES MNPERMIT 30308

The Twin City Hoisting & Portable Engineers Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

at the Local 49 Union Hall, 2829 Anthony Lane South in Minneapolis.

The Forty-Niner

In This Issue

Serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota November, 2017

by Glen D. Johnson

This year marks Local 49’s 90th anniversary and in honor of that we are celebrating Local 49’s accomplishments from the past 90 years. Most importantly we celebrate our members – past, present and future, and the important work you have done to build Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the last 90 years.

Our 90th year has been a good one—there have been several landmark projects our members have been instrumental in completing, the 2017 legislative session was positive for our members and for the future of Local 49 and we have many exciting initiatives and events coming up.

Local 49 members were involved in several of this year’s monumental projects that were completed throughout the state. Local 49 is extremely proud of the work our members did on notable projects such as the Stillwater Bridge, the Highway 53 Bridge and the Minnesota State Capitol, which were all officially unveiled this year. Projects like those bring value to our communities and will stand the test of time.

Politically, Local 49 is in a strong place thanks to the thousands of members that took the time to make phone calls, e-mail their representatives and show up to Lobby Day. Both the transportation and bonding bill passed, which will significantly increase transportation funding in the next

four years, and create jobs for our members in the public and private sectors. In the coming year we will be working on both sides of the aisle as we focus on the Minnesota Governor race as well as other significant political races for the 2018 election year – ensuring that we support candidates that support our members’ jobs.

But the work is never finished and we still have projects that we’re fighting for.

A federal judge recently stopped the Fargo-Moorehead Flood Diversion, and the governors of Minnesota and North Dakota are putting together a task force to come to a compromise to move this project forward. This is a major project for our members, and a critical piece of infrastructure for the region. Local 49 has been working with the Fargo-Moorehead Diversion Authority and speaking with Governor Mark Dayton, urging them to work together.

Local 49 has also been working diligently to move the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project forward. This project could bring thousands of jobs to our brothers and sisters and would be a huge project for the Northern Minnesota region.

Holiday Edition 2017

Message From Business Manager .....1

Local 49 Metro Area Holiday Party ....2

Health Fairs ..........................................3

Hats Off to You! ...........................................4

Holiday Parties .....................................5

Beck Report .........................................6

Message From The Business Manager

continued on page 2

You and a guest are invited to attend one of the Local 49 holiday parties. Please use the contact information provided to RSVP to the appropriate party. Please RSVP to 612-877-3722 or RSVP online at www.local49.org Some of the hotels have provided us with discount rates on guest rooms. If you are interested in reserving a room please contact the hotel directly. Hotel room expenses are not covered by Local 49. The discount room code is either IUOE or Operating Engineers. Please call early.

NEW THIS YEAR: The December 2 Metro Area Holiday Party is open to both active and retired members AND their spouses!

*Space is limited. RSVP early!*

DATE & TIME CITY LOCATION

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

MinneapolisSaint Paul

NEW LOCATION: Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Willmar

Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-6060

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Mankato

Country Inn & Suites1900 Premier Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-8555

Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION: Holiday Inn1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

605-582-2901

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Minot

NEW LOCATION: Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1-800-735-4493

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Bismarck

NEW LOCATION: Best Western Ramkota800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

701-258-7700

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Fargo

Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

701-499-6000

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Winona

Riverport Event Center900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

507-452-0606

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Rochester Rochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Bemidji

Sanford Event Center1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2600

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. St. Cloud

Holiday Inn & Suites75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

320-253-9000

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Brainerd

Arrowwood Lodge6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

218-822-5634

Local #49 Holiday Parties

BECK REPORTLocal 49, like other unions, spends the vast majority of its funds on collective bargaining related activities as well as some amounts for political lobbying, community services, charitable donations, publications, certain litigations and other matters.

As an employee represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and covered by a contract containing a union security clause, you are required as a condition of employment to pay dues and fees to the union. Employees that are members of the union pay initiation fees and dues and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of union membership including attending union meetings, voting to ratify contracts, running for union office, voting for union officers and participating in certain union benefit programs that are provided only to union members.

Employees may choose not to be members of the union. Employees that are not members of the union pay initiation fees and dues, but they do not enjoy any of the rights and privileges of membership. Non-member employees may become “Beck objectors” and may request an adjustment in their fees and dues based on their objection to union expenditures that they believe are not reasonably related to representational activities including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and grievance adjustment.

Non-members who choose to object must request an adjustment to their dues and fees during the month of December or within 30 days of

commencing to pay dues and fees to the union. Such a request must be in writing and include the employee’s full name, address, social security number, current wage rate, employer and signature. Such a request must be sent to 2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Such a request is valid until the following December 31 and must be renewed annually.

Non-members who submit a timely valid objection shall receive information regarding how the union calculates representational expenditures and have their dues and fees reduced to reflect the percentage of non-representation expenditures from the previous year. This reduction in fees and dues will commence on the first day of the month following the receipt of the objection.

Non-member objectors have the right to challenge the union’s calculations of representational expenditures before an impartial arbitrator. Such challenges must be made in writing, explain the basis for the challenge, and be received by the union within 30 days of the employee receiving the calculation information.

Upon receipt of a timely valid challenge, the union will put the challenged amount of dues and fees in an interest bearing escrow account. If more than one non-member objector challenges the calculations, the challenges will be consolidated for hearing. The decision of the impartial arbitrator will be final and binding.

6

MinneapolisSaint Paul

Rochester

Bemidji

Rooms available:Hilton Garden Inn

651-735-4100

Rooms available:AmericInn

507-536-7000

Rooms available:Country Inn & Suites

507-536-7000

November, 2017 www.health49.org

TAKE CONTROL TODAYThe Operating Engineers Local 49 Health and Welfare Fund invites you and your family to

attend one of the Health Fund’s first ever Health Fairs! Instead of the traditional health meetings, the Health Fund will be hosting Health Fairs for all Active, Pre-Medicare, and Medicare retiree participants and their spouses. Take control of your health and join us for preventive health screenings,

opportunities to learn about Health Fund programs available to you and your family, prizes, giveaways, and more! For more information visit www.health49.org

Health Fairs 2018

Date & Time City Location

Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

Minneapolis/St. PaulNEW LOCATION Envision Event Center484 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

WillmarWillmar Conference Center

240 23rd St. SE, Willmar, MN 56201

Friday, January 12, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

MankatoCountry Inn & Suites

1900 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

Sioux FallsNEW LOCATION Holiday Inn

1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005

Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

MinneapolisLocal 49 Union Hall

2829 Anthony Lane S., Minneapolis, MN 55418

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

MinotNEW LOCATION Grand Hotel

1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

BismarckNEW LOCATION Best Western Ramkota

800 3rd St. S, Bismarck, ND 58504

Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

FargoHilton Garden Inn

4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

Monday, January 29, 2018 from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M.

DuluthInn on Lake Superior

350 Canal Park Dr., Duluth, MN 55802

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M.

HinckleyHinckley Training Center

40276 Fishtail Rd., Hinckley, MN 55037

Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

WinonaRiverport Event Center

900 Bruski Dr., Winona, MN 55987

Friday, February 2, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

RochesterRochester International Event Center

7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

BemidjiSanford Event Center

1111 Event Center Dr., Bemidji, MN 56601

Wednesday February 7, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

Grand RapidsTimberlake Lodge

144 17th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M.

VirginiaMountain Iron Community Center

8586 Enterprise Dr. S, Mountain Iron, MN 55768

Friday, February 16, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

St. CloudHoliday Inn & Suites

75-37th Ave. S, St. Cloud, 56301

Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

BrainerdArrowwood Lodge

6967 Lake Forest Blvd., Baxter, MN 56425

Local 49 Metro AreaHoliday Party

Saturday, December 2, 2017Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.

ENVISION EVENT CENTER 484 Inwood Ave. N • Oakdale, MN 55128

Active Members,* Retirees and Now Spouses are invited to attend! Space is limited, RSV P early! P lease help us plan ahead by calling our RSV P Line:

612-877-3722 or online at www.local49.org*we have combined the metro area public & private sector holiday parties.

New Location!

Hats off to you! Starting December 1, 2017, members who pay membership dues annually

will receive a free Local 49 Limited Edition hat.

How it works: 1. Stop by any of our Local 49 offices to pay your annual dues and receive your

free hat on the spot. Or

2. Mail in your dues payment or call your local office to make an annual payment over the phone using a credit card. Once your payment is processed, you will receive a stamped membership card in the mail. To redeem your free hat, present your stamped membership card at any of our Local 49 offices or to a Local 49 Business Agent visiting your jobsite.

3. Hats can also be redeemed at any of your area membership meetings; check our website at www.local49.org for dates and times.

• Hats will not be mailed and cannot be exchanged for other Local 49

merchandise. (No exceptions). • Limited Edition hats are one design, one color (BLACK) only. • Hats are redeemable within 1 year of payment. (No exceptions). • An annual payment made before December 1, 2017 does not qualify

for a free hat.

Hats off to you! Starting December 1, 2017, members who pay membership dues annually

will receive a free Local 49 Limited Edition hat.

How it works: 1. Stop by any of our Local 49 offices to pay your annual dues and receive your

free hat on the spot. Or

2. Mail in your dues payment or call your local office to make an annual payment over the phone using a credit card. Once your payment is processed, you will receive a stamped membership card in the mail. To redeem your free hat, present your stamped membership card at any of our Local 49 offices or to a Local 49 Business Agent visiting your jobsite.

3. Hats can also be redeemed at any of your area membership meetings; check our website at www.local49.org for dates and times.

• Hats will not be mailed and cannot be exchanged for other Local 49

merchandise. (No exceptions). • Limited Edition hats are one design, one color (BLACK) only. • Hats are redeemable within 1 year of payment. (No exceptions). • An annual payment made before December 1, 2017 does not qualify

for a free hat.

SAMPLE

International Union of Operating Engineers

LOCAL NO. 49, 49A, 49B, 49C, 49D, AND 49E MINNESOTA • NORTH DAKOTA • SOUTH DAKOTA

CLAYTON JOHNSON, President GLEN D. JOHNSON EUGENE PICKERIGN, Vice President Business Manager/Financial Secretary KYLE D. JONES, Recording-Corresponding Secretary DOUG ZILA, Treasurer Affiliated with the A.F.L. – C.I.O.

2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN 55418-3285 Phone (612) 788-9441 • Toll Free (866) 788-9441 • Fax (612) 788-1936

BRANCH OFFICESBox 279

Bagley, MN 56621(218) 694-6206

CLAYTON JOHNSON, PresidentBRUCE STAHNKE, Vice PresidentTIM OLSON, Recording-Corresponding SecretaryERIC O’GARY, Treasurer

2109 251st StreetSt. Cloud, MN 56301

(320) 252-2162

2002 London RoadDuluth, MN 55812

(218) 724-3840

2901 Twin City Dr.Mandan, ND 58554

(701) 663-0407

308 Lundin Blvd.Mankato, MN 56001

(507) 625-3670

610 Main Ave WWest Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 297-4663

1765 County Road 16 SWRochester, MN 55902

(507) 535-5869

101 South Fairfax AvenueSioux Falls, SD 57103

(605) 336-1952

8381 Enterprise Drive N.Virginia, MN 55792

(218) 741-8190

P.O. Box 4291Rapid City, SD 57709

(605) 341-3911

GLEN D. JOHNSON Business Manager/Financial Secretary

Affiliated with the A.F.L. – C.I.O.

Hats off to you! Starting December 1, 2017, members who pay membership dues annually

will receive a free Local 49 Limited Edition hat.

How it works: 1. Stop by any of our Local 49 offices to pay your annual dues and receive your

free hat on the spot. Or

2. Mail in your dues payment or call your local office to make an annual payment over the phone using a credit card. Once your payment is processed, you will receive a stamped membership card in the mail. To redeem your free hat, present your stamped membership card at any of our Local 49 offices or to a Local 49 Business Agent visiting your jobsite.

3. Hats can also be redeemed at any of your area membership meetings; check our website at www.local49.org for dates and times.

• Hats will not be mailed and cannot be exchanged for other Local 49

merchandise. (No exceptions). • Limited Edition hats are one design, one color (BLACK) only. • Hats are redeemable within 1 year of payment. (No exceptions). • An annual payment made before December 1, 2017 does not qualify

for a free hat.

Message from the Business Manager continuedAn administrative law judge will be travelling the northern area of the state to listen to the public before making a formal recommendation to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission as to whether or not they should grant a permit for the project.

Local 49 will continue to partner with local communities, business leaders, local landowners, and all key stakeholders to support this important project. Now more than ever it is critical for members to get involved to support projects like these – the future of these projects are in our hands.

In 2018 Local 49 has many exciting initiatives on the horizon. We will be unveiling a new Local 49 video featuring members and key projects throughout our jurisdiction in honor of Local 49’s 90th anniversary. We also have released a new Member’s Only portal and a free app that you can download which features an online out of work list, contract information, union meeting minutes, and other crucial information you need as a Local 49 member.

The Local 49 Training Center will be hosting their second New Iron Expo April 3rd – 5th. The expo will feature heavy equipment vendors and the public will be invited to come to the Training Center to operate heavy equipment. This event will give the public a chance to learn about our

Training Center, who Local 49 is and all of the amazing work our members do. There will also be International Pipeline training occurring at the same time as the Expo at the Training Center. This will give the public a chance to learn how pipelines are built safely and effectively. Make sure to check local49.org and our Facebook page to stay updated on the New Iron Expo event.

The Health Fund is also changing their health meetings, and this year they will be hosting health fairs that will feature preventive health screenings, fun giveaways and raffles and educational opportunities from the programs that are available to you and your family. The Health Fund will also be unveiling new videos that will promote the Fund’s programs in a fun and unique way. Make sure to sign up for their new Employee Health Portal on health49.org where you can view your hours & eligibility, HRA balance, claim information and more.

It has been an exciting year and Local 49 has a lot to look forward to as we move into 2018. Stay up to date with important information at www.local49.org and follow us on Facebook. I wish you and your family happy holidays and a happy new year.

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Bagley1725 Central St. West

(218) 694-6206St. Cloud

2109 251st Street(320) 252-2162

Duluth2002 London Road #116

(218) 724-3840

Mankato308 Lundin Blvd.(507) 625-3670

Minneapolis2829 Anthony Lane South

(612) 788-9441Rochester

1765 County Rd 16 SW(507) 535-5869

Virginia8381 Enterprise Dr. N.

(218) 741-8190Mandan, ND

2901 Twin City Dr.(701) 663-0407

West Fargo, ND1518 Main Ave. W.(701) 297-4663

Sioux Falls, SD101 So. Fairfax Ave.

(605) 336-1952

Rapid City, SD922 East St. Patrick St.

(605) 341-3911

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