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"As a member of the Local 49, I have had opportunities that I would not have gotten anywhere else. Because the pay, benefits and pension are great, I know that my family will be taken care of now and in the future. As a member, I’ve had the opportunity to receive excellent training at no cost, which makes me more employable, and I have learned how to safely operate numerous machines. It is so satisfying to see everything come together on a job site and be able to say that I was a part of it!"
Victor Ruzynski, 15 Year Local 49 Active Member
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"The benefits of being a member of Local 49 are that you are paid for a hard days work. The union has given me the opportunity to make a better life for my family and me being paid a decent wage and great benefits. I wouldn't have these benefits if I worked non-union. As an apprentice I have gained a lot of knowledge from all my instructors on the proper way to operate and maintain equipment safely, and how the union works. We have an excellent training facility that is ours. The instructors that we have are simply the best the union has to offer. They are always willing to work with me to make me the best operator in the business. Thanks Gary, Brian, Wayne, Randy, Dave, Grizz, and all the rest of the staff that have helped me to become who I am and make my quality of life better."
Derek Asrouch, Local 49 2nd Year Apprentice Member, Minneapolis, MN
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"On September 16th, 2006, Poindexter Excavating embarked on a massive project in Greensburg, Indiana; better known as Honda. Heading into a time of year that is not exactly “primetime” for an excavating contractor, Poindexter was faced with the challenge of moving approximately 50,000 cubic yards of earth per day to meet the unprecedented schedule set forth by Global Performance. With the seemingly impossible task of moving in excess of 8,000,000 cu. yards, 6,500,000 of which needed compaction, Poindexter would need to call on proven subcontractors to assist in other areas of the project.
Also needed would be a very large amount of operating engineers; many with GPS experience. Local 181 and district business agent Aaron Jackson were extremely helpful in this process. Aaron was called on day and night due to Poindexter running two shifts around the clock. His hard work and helpfulness is greatly appreciated.
In all, Poindexter Excavating and it’s subcontractors would move 8,074,442 cubic yards of dirt, install 54,594 feet of storm sewer, 67,955 feet of under drains, 18,822 feet of sanitary sewer, 27,765 feet of waterline, placed 585,925 tons of stone, laid 578,916 square yards of asphalt, and seeded 1296 acres! A staggering 302,098 man hours was accumulated during the project in approximately 12 months! Poindexter Excavating would like to thank all of it’s subcontractors on a job well done and most importantly safely and on time."
Travis Fleetwood
General Superintendent
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