International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138

Name

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138

Legal name

International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 138

Website

https://local138.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & General Labor Staffing (BPACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil, Construction & Infrastructure Engineering Staffing (BPACADAH), Heavy Civil Construction Trades (Roads, Bridges & Utilities) (EDAOAAAN), Work Injury & Workers’ Compensation / Occupational Injury Benefits (BPAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Collective bargaining services
• Construction trades workforce
• Union benefit funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: Members pay periodic dues to maintain union membership and access benefits, collective bargaining representation, and union services.
2. Employer Contributions (Stamp Fund): Employers who utilize Local 138 union members make fringe benefit contributions to various trust funds including welfare, pension, annuity, stamp, legal, and scholarship funds as part of collective bargaining agreements.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138 represents operating engineers and heavy equipment operators in Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, New York. The union provides collective bargaining representation with construction employers, administers multiple member benefit trust funds (Welfare, Pension, Annuity, Legal, Scholarship, Stamp), and operates a New York State-registered Apprenticeship Training School that provides classroom and field training for heavy equipment operation.

Product overview

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138 is a labor union providing services to its members through its website and training facilities in Yaphank, NY. The organization operates as a collection of member services rather than a unified software product, including: an Apprenticeship Training School (ATS) for heavy equipment operators with a comprehensive course curriculum; multiple benefit funds (Welfare, Annuity, Pension, Legal, Scholarship, and Stamp Funds); a Rates & Vouchers system for wage schedules; and Member Resources connecting to third-party providers. The products are independent administrative services rather than an integrated platform, each managed through separate fund trustees with their own administrative processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apprentice Training School A registered apprenticeship training program in Nassau and Suffolk Counties offering classroom and field training for heavy equipment operation, jointly sponsored by the union membership and employers. Minimum 160 hours per year of related instruction for 3 years.
• Welfare Fund Health benefits fund providing medical, dental, vision coverage, prescription benefits through Optum RX, telehealth services via SwiftMD, critical illness insurance, life insurance, and disability claims administration for members.
• Annuity Fund Defined contribution retirement fund administered through John Hancock, providing trustee-directed investment options and withdrawal capabilities for vested participants.
• Pension Fund Defined benefit pension fund managed through the Central Pension Fund of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
• Legal Fund Legal services plan providing coverage for criminal law, real estate, estate planning, wills, trusts, estates, probate, elder law, traffic, family, divorce law, personal injury, and medical malpractice, administered by Jordan M. Endler P.C.
• Scholarship Fund (James J. Duffy, Sr. Scholarship) Educational scholarship program for children of dues-paying members, with annual awards for high school seniors graduating in June.
• Stamp Fund Employer contribution fund covering fringe benefits for union members, with resources for wage reporting and employer compliance.
• Rates & Vouchers Wage rate schedules and order forms for Building, Heavy Highway, Apprentice, and Well Driller classifications across multiple years.
• Member Resources Portal Portal providing links to financial services (Union Plus, Northeastern Operating Engineers Federal Credit Union, EMM Loans), healthcare providers (MagnaCare, Aetna Medicare, Optum RX, Vision Screening), labor links, government resources, and legal services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual scholarship awards to children of members (James J. Duffy, Sr. Scholarship)

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Construction Industry Employers (Joint Sponsors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal 138 and employers jointly sponsor the Registered Apprenticeship Training School. The program is registered with NYS and provides skilled workforce development for the construction industry, with both labor and management sharing sponsorship responsibilities and governance.
• Central Pension Fund (CPFIUOE)coreOthersCentral Pension Fund is the multi-employer pension plan for the International Union of Operating Engineers. Local 138 participates in this national fund for retirement benefits for eligible members.
• Northeastern Operating Engineers Federal Credit UnionminorOthersCredit union serving union members with financial services including loans and banking products tailored to union workers.
• New York State (NYS) - Apprenticeship Program RegistrationcoreOthersThe Local 138 Apprenticeship Training School is registered with the State of New York, meeting regulatory requirements for official apprenticeship program status.
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal 138 is a chartered local union of the International Union of Operating Engineers, part of the AFL-CIO. National organization provides support, standards, and represents the union at federal level.
• GoFundMeminorOthersCrowdfunding platform used for member support campaigns, such as funeral expense assistance for deceased members' families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Union of Operating Engineers (National): The international parent union of Local 138. Provides national-level advocacy, the Central Pension Fund (CPFIUOE), training standards, and federal political representation. Comparable as the umbrella governance body that charters and supports the local.
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Construction Trade: The Teamsters represent construction-related drivers and equipment operators nationally. Comparable union structure (multi-employer CBAs, pension/welfare funds) and worksite overlap, though the Teamsters cover a broader range of industries.
• Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local Region: LIUNA represents construction laborers on Long Island and across the U.S. Adjacent construction trade with overlapping project worksites and similar multi-fund benefit structure, though it represents a different craft (laborers vs. operators).

Others

• Building & Construction Trades Council of Nassau & Suffolk: The umbrella body for all building trades unions on Long Island, including Local 138. Relevant as the coordinating layer for union labor policy, jurisdictional dispatch, and political advocacy in Local 138's exact service territory.
• Associated General Contractors of New York State: AGC NYS is the multi-employer association that negotiates and signs CBAs with IUOE and other construction unions. The counterparty to Local 138 in collective bargaining — relevant as a business counterpart and labor-market signal.

Direct peers

• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 15: IUOE Local 15 covers operating engineers in NYC and Westchester. Same parent union (IUOE), same craft jurisdiction (heavy equipment, cranes, hoisting), same apprenticeship and benefit fund model — making it a direct functional peer.
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14: IUOE Local 14 represents operating engineers in New York City and surrounding areas under the same international union. Directly comparable in trade (heavy equipment operators), structure (NYS apprenticeship program, multi-fund benefits), and collective bargaining model — differing primarily by geography.
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30: IUOE Local 30 represents stationary engineers and operating engineers in the New York metro area. Comparable union structure, apprenticeship model, and benefit fund administration under the same international.

Regional players

• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825: IUOE Local 825 covers heavy equipment operators across northern and central New Jersey, just across the harbor from Long Island. Same trade, same international, same multi-employer CBA structure — comparable but non-overlapping geography.

Emerging players

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local: IBEW locals operate apprenticeship programs and benefit funds for electricians on Long Island and the NYC metro. Comparable in trade-union model and member benefits structure, though covering a different skilled construction craft.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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