Spring 2026 News Magazine is Now Available

April 9th, 2026|

Brothers and Sisters, We’re excited to share the Spring 2026 News Magazine, which includes the latest Local 4 news, project spotlights, and upcoming events. For these events, we encourage you to look ahead at your
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WELCOME FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

Check out Local 4’s talented Operating Engineers at work

Welcome Message from Business Manager Michael Bowes

Brothers and Sisters,

This past winter, I was honored to represent Local 4 at the International Union of Operating Engineers’ Winter Meeting. General President Downey brought locals together from across the country to discuss ways we can tackle challenges that affect all of our members. It’s clear that Local 4 leads the way in high-quality training and making a real difference in our communities.

Thank you all for joining us at our Maine Body Meeting. It was great to connect with our Brothers and Sisters and to hear from gubernatorial candidate and union brother Troy Jackson, as well as candidate for state legislature and union brother Jason Shedlock.

As always, we’re keeping a close eye on the work front. We’re seeing a slow down in some private sector and federal infrastructure work, but potential state projects are in the pipeline. Approximately $6 billion in key Massachusetts infrastructure projects are currently before the State Senate and House of Representatives, with many of the projects expected to be under Project Labor Agreements thanks to Governor Healey.

More work opportunities will become available in gas utility work. Several billion dollars are being invested across Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire in repairing and replacing aging gas lines with modern plastic fusion pipe. These important upgrades will provide long-term work for our members. I want to remind everyone to obtain and maintain your Operator Qualifications (OQs) through the Training Center so we can keep Local 4 members on these projects.

Make sure to register early for the Operating Engineers Local 4 Charitable Foundation, Inc. 9th Annual William D. McLaughlin Golf Outing, which will be held at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough, MA, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds from this year’s event will support food insecurity charities and scholarships for Local 4 families.

We’ll also be holding our first Local 4 Family Picnic on Sunday, September 27, at the Scandinavian Athletic Club in Shrewsbury, MA. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for Local 4 families. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for details. 

I’m honored to serve Local 4 and have your continued support. If there is anything you need, please feel free to reach out.

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!