Our Rank & File Membership of the IUOE must take the Leadership roll in the construction industry. The lack of proven leaders in many Local Unions, including our own, is destroying our birth right as union members. Strong unions have made AMERICA a great country. Lack of leadership has lowered your standards of living. The layback, go a long, sell out of our Membership Rights must be addressed by our Rank & File Membership. Local Union Officials want the Good Ole Days to continue because they have NO VISION. Many are nothing but furniture that are in the wrong place, position of authority. You have a voice... let it be heard. Together we have a voice and this group is where your input will be acted upon. The positive changes so far are because of PUSH by our members who Stand and Demand changes. This is NOT the IUOE Official site, on the OtherHand we are OE Rank & File Members who are watching our International and its Local Unions destroy the American Labor Movement by their abuse of power. One proof, executive board members who wear STAFF PINS. EBM selling out our R & F to grab the Brass Ring, BA/ride/car. With minor changes to our By-laws, Reform will make us a UNION. Every three years members have the Right to send the BC back to the International. Action is needed before its to late, Organize, attend your monthly District meetings, the two State MEMBERSHIP meetings each year and the four Executive Board Meetings. Let your concerns be heard. Join campaign to make us better/stronger. At April 2007 EBM we were told its the Stewards who are at fault because they do not enforce each section of all of our agreements with the contractors. If you believe that, you do not belong here. Its the lack of backing given our fine Stewards by the officials in Cleveland and the District Office that is undermining our Craft. Dave 30 year Life Member #1405349 IUOE Local 18 Ohio. "The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart". TEAM 150 COURAGE.