IUOE Local 178

09/21/2026

Attention all Local 178 members. The NCL Open Enrollment Period will be October 1st - November 30th. Members will be eligible to enroll and/or increase any coverages they have already signed up for. Please go to the Local 178 website or App for more information.

09/19/2026

Local 178 members with Davis Crane standing up Big Tex once again for the state fair.
Mr. Kolanek pulling the levers.
Thanks to Mr. Nikls with Heavy Lift Productions for the shots.

09/11/2026

The International Union of Operating Engineers pauses today to reflect on the events that occurred 25 years ago on September 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We honor the men and women who lost their lives that tragic day, including several of our members. And we remember and honor the brave men and women who devoted their skills to the cleanup efforts and who have since passed away or are dealing with the ill effects of this dangerous work. What started with an unthinkable event revealed the true American spirit that we all carry with us today. #9/11

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from everyone at Local 178!

08/05/2026

IUOE Texas Strong! 💪✊️

08/03/2026

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07/23/2026

👏 What an incredible gathering! The Texas State Branch of IUOE came together for their biggest event yet, with Locals from all across Texas and neighboring states attending. Every year, these locals meet to discuss important issues unique to Petrochemical, Stationary, H&P, and other representation in the South-Central United States. It was great to have representatives from IUOE Locals 119, 123, 178, 351, 406, 407, 450, 564, and 627. Special thanks to Texas State Branch officers—President Charlie Singletary, Vice President Elva Campbell, Treasurer Todd Montie, and Trustees Jason Billings, Sarah Sterns, and Robert Teran. It was wonderful to have IUOE General President John Downey join for this year's gathering. Thank you to everyone who made this event memorable!

07/23/2026

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/texas-city-worker-strike-enters-fifth-week/?fbclid=Iwb21leATOSyljbGNrBM5LI2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuldRlHY6nkKCXlMo5w_tpYnxNiowpTYEblz3cQmTXWC_6oX8jh01jhbhk3x_aem_FybPS8euK2vzF_l0iloEUw

Employees of Ashland Specialty Chemicals have been on strike at the Texas City plant since June 26.

06/22/2026

Happy Fathers Day from all of us with Local 178!

05/20/2026

Reminder that our Semi-Annual Meeting is approaching fast. It will be on June 7th 2026. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Flyers were also mailed out yesterday so please be on the lookout.