International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399

What International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 does

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 is a Chicago-based non-profit local chapter of the International Union of Operating Engineers, representing operating engineers, stationary engineers, and skilled maintenance workers across Illinois and Indiana. The union's core product is collective bargaining representation and member benefits administration: it negotiates wages, benefits, seniority-based vacation accruals, and working conditions with employers (documented recent counterparty: MedSpace Services at six Prime Healthcare hospitals covering 53 maintenance workers), and it administers a benefits stack that includes a Central Pension Fund, 401K, and health/dental/vision coverage delivered through the National Coalition of Labor (NCL) — a non-profit coalition of unions serving 100,000+ members via collective purchasing.

The underlying "technology" is a member services stack anchored by a physical Technology Center at 2260 S. Grove St., Chicago, offering Triton College-certified continuing education courses (OSHA 10, EPA 608, HVAC, chiller/brazing, LED lighting, pool operator certification, stationary engineer advancement program), supported by a member web portal with quick/standard registration, SMS alerting, the NCL iOS/Android apps, and a LinkedIn presence. The union's revenue model is dues-based (subscription_recurring) supplemented by reduced-fee training and seminar fees (professional_services); dues amounts are not publicly disclosed. Distribution runs through the union hall and training facility as the primary regional touchpoint, complemented by online registration, monthly online organizing meetings (third Thursday), and community events including an annual golf outing and family picnic.

The go-to-market combines community-led organizing (monthly online organizing meetings, dedicated Illinois and Indiana organizers — Jesus Ramirez, Brandon Vega, Hunter Vail) with sales-style collective bargaining against employers. Strategic priorities visible in source material include expanding into Indiana, broadening the training catalog, modernizing member communications via SMS and mobile apps, and running public advocacy campaigns (Advocate Health election dispute, Hotel Cass solidarity, American Jobs Plan).

Name

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399

Legal name

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399

Website

https://iuoe399.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chicago-based non-profit labor union local of the International Union of Operating Engineers representing operating engineers, stationary engineers, and skilled maintenance workers in Illinois and Indiana through collective bargaining, certified training, and member benefits administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor Relations & Union Management Training (EDABAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Collective bargaining services
• Stationary engineer training
• Trade union benefits
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Union Dues: The union collects dues from members in good standing to fund operations, member services, training programs, and representation activities.
2. Training and Seminar Fees: Reduced fee courses offered to members for career advancement and skill updates. Tuition reimbursement may be available through labor agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IUOE Local 399 is a labor union local chapter that represents operating engineers, stationary engineers, and skilled maintenance workers in Illinois and Indiana. It provides collective bargaining representation with employers, member benefit administration (health, welfare, pension, 401K), professional training and certification programs at its Technology Center, scholarship programs, and community support services. Revenue is generated primarily through member dues and training/seminar fees.

Product overview

IUOE Local 399 is a labor union representing operating engineers in Illinois and Indiana. The organization provides union membership, collective bargaining representation, and member benefits administration. The union offers its services through a membership website with registration systems, member portals for health/welfare benefits, pension information, education/training programs, and various member assistance programs. The organization does not offer a technology product in the traditional sense but rather operates member-facing web services for union administration and member engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Membership & Representation

Quantifiable outcome

• Restored seniority-based vacation accruals through collective bargaining
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Coalition of Labor (NCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit coalition of unions providing benefits to over 100,000 members through collective purchasing power. NCL negotiates together using economies of scale to provide benefits at little or no cost to members. Benefits include those through Midwest Coalition of Labor for Local 399.
• Chicago Federation of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards 10 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships valued at $2,000 each to high school seniors, with funds usable at any accredited college or university in the United States.
• Central Pension FundcoreOthersProvides retirement benefits to union members with annual participant statements and benefit information available through IUOE Local 399.
• BlueCross Blue Shield ILminorOthersHealth insurance provider for participating Local 399 members.
• Delta DentalminorOthersDental insurance provider for participating Local 399 members.
• VSP Vision CareminorOthersVision insurance provider for participating Local 399 members.
• Goldberg Weisman CairominorOthersPreferred vendor - Chicagoland's largest personal injury and workers compensation law firm dedicated to representing union members and their families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Federation of Labor: Central labor council representing hundreds of union locals in the Chicago region, including IUOE Local 399 via partnership. Comparable as a regional labor umbrella that coordinates collective bargaining support, scholarships, and policy advocacy across multiple trades.
• AFL-CIO: National federation of labor unions to which IUOE and its locals are affiliated. Provides the broader political, organizing, and policy framework within which Local 399 operates, making it the apex incumbent in the labor movement space.

Direct peers

• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150: Another IUOE local in the same operating engineers trade union family covering heavy equipment operators and stationary engineers in Illinois and northwest Indiana. Directly comparable in craft, geography, and member services structure, but with a larger heavy-construction footprint.
• Operating Engineers Local 3: One of the largest IUOE locals covering Northern California, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii with extensive apprenticeship and training programs. Comparable as an IUOE local with a large stationary engineer membership and major training center infrastructure.
• SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana: Service Employees International Union local representing healthcare workers in Illinois and Indiana. Directly comparable given Local 399's active organizing of maintenance workers at Prime Healthcare and other hospital systems.
• United Association of Plumbers Local 130: Chicago-area plumbers' union local offering collective bargaining, training center programs, and member benefits. Directly comparable in structure (building trades local), geographic footprint, and member service mix to IUOE Local 399.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 73: Sheet metal workers' union local serving Illinois and northwest Indiana with apprenticeship training, collective bargaining, and member benefits. Directly comparable as a building trades local in the same two-state region.
• Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters: Carpenters' union covering the Chicago region with collective bargaining, training programs, and member benefit administration. Comparable in scale, trade focus, and Chicago-area service delivery model to Local 399.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134: Building trades union local representing electricians in the Chicago metropolitan area. Comparable as a construction/building-trades union providing collective bargaining, apprenticeship training, and member benefits in the same Illinois territory.
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 649: IUOE local representing stationary engineers and operating engineers in the Chicago area, with similar collective bargaining, training, and apprenticeship programs. Closely comparable to Local 399 in craft, territory, and member benefit offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iuoe-local-399
• Xx.com/IUOELocal399
• Facebookfacebook.com/IUOELocal399

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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