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IUOE Local 942 represents workers across Prince Edward Island in a variety of sectors. Local 942 is PEI’s branch of the International Union of Operating Engineers – a progressive, diversified trade union whose members work in all provinces in Canada and all states in the United States.

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IUOE President’s Report during the Fall AGM

I am proud to stand before you today to deliver my first President's Report at our 2024 Annual General Meeting. When I first became actively involved in the union, it was with the goal of improving the lives of our members and their families. I am both humbled and...

IUOE 2024 FALL AGM

Last Thursday, we held our Annual General Meeting at the Loyalist Country Inn in Summerside, and it was a fantastic event! 🌟 We had a great turnout and are grateful to everyone who attended and participated. A special highlight of the evening was our guest speaker,...

Update – IUOE Executive Board 2024 Election Results

Hello everyone, As you may know, there was a tie for the 4th Queens Region Representative position. To resolve the tie, the Elections Committee held a coin toss. We are pleased to announce that Paul Oulton emerged as the winner. Please join us in congratulating Paul!...

Construction of the Confederation Bridge, a project of IUOE Local 942 members. Photo courtesy of Strait Crossing Bridge Limited.

Photo courtesy of Strait Crossing Bridge Limited

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 942 is a dynamic trade union that represents workers in public and private workplaces across Prince Edward Island.

The diverse list of our membership includes healthcare workers in regulated, administrative and clerical professions, truck drivers, crane operators and ESL teachers, just to name a few.

While IUOE only began operating in PEI in 1963, the union was founded in 1896 in the United States and has been growing ever since. It has more than 400,000 members in 138 local unions throughout Canada and the United States.