About Us

IUOE Local 132

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) is a progressive trade union representing highly skilled heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and operations and maintenance personnel, as well as workers in building trades, industrial complexes, and industry services throughout the United States and Canada. Through comprehensive training programs, strong safety standards, and a commitment to excellence, the IUOE ensures its members are prepared to meet the demands of today’s construction and industrial industries.

We invite you to take a moment to explore and learn more about the opportunities and services available. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Union Hall or the Fund Office. Our staff will be glad to assist you and provide the guidance you need.

What Differentiates Us

At Local 132, we are here for one purpose — to fight for you. We stand strong at the bargaining table to secure competitive wages, outstanding benefits, job security, continuous training, and safe, respectful workplaces. Above all, we are dedicated to making your union membership the best value in the industry. Our vision is simple: every member should be proud to say they are “Proud to be Union.”

As a union member, you are not just part of an organization — you are part of a powerful, democratic movement built on unity and strength. Your participation is your voice. That voice chooses the leaders who represent you, negotiates strong contracts on your behalf, and protects the wages, benefits, and working conditions you and your family depend on. Together, we shape the future of our trade.

This website is your gateway to the many opportunities and advantages that come with membership in IUOE Local 132. If you are new to the Operating Engineers, we encourage you to explore our Apprenticeship Program or contact us to learn how to begin your journey as a member of Local 132. Join us, stand with us, and build a career you can be proud of.

Considering becoming a Local 132 member?

Local 132 union members are the skilled men and women operating the heavy equipment that builds and maintains the infrastructure of West Virginia. From highways and bridges to pipelines and industrial projects, our members are shaping the future of our state with skill, pride, and professionalism.

When you become a member of Local 132, you gain more than a job — you gain a career and a future. As a union member, you will have access to:

  • Competitive wage rates that recognize your skill and experience
  • Steady employment opportunities through union job placement
  • Quality health insurance for you and your family
  • Strong retirement benefits to protect your future
  • A supplemental savings plan to enhance your retirement security
  • Apprenticeship and ongoing training to advance your skills and career
  • Job security backed by a strong collective voice

Join Local 132 and become part of a tradition built on strength, unity, and pride. Build a career you can depend on — and be proud to be union.

As a union member, you will have:

Our dedicated team works every day to strengthen our union and support our members.

  • Organizers stand on the front lines, helping employees come together to form unions on the job, giving them the same opportunity for fair wages, strong benefits, and decent working conditions that our members enjoy today. Through their efforts, we continue to grow stronger and expand the reach of union representation.
  • Dispatchers serve as the vital link between members and employment opportunities, contacting you when positions become available and helping ensure that skilled union operators are placed where they are needed most. Their work keeps our members working and our contractors supplied with the best-trained workforce in the industry.
  • Business Agents are your advocates in the workplace. They represent you with your employer, assist with any issues that may arise on the job, and negotiate strong collective bargaining agreements in your best interest. With their guidance and support, your rights, wages, and working conditions are protected every step of the way.

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