IUOE Local 825

10/14/2026

Local 825 members are helping reshape the Jersey City skyline, one tower at a time.
At 701 Newark Avenue, our members are working alongside fellow union tradespeople to bring a new 34-story residential tower to life. The project will deliver 360 apartments, including 90 affordable units, while creating good-paying union construction jobs.

10/13/2026

🎃🏈🌭 Trunks, Treats & Touchdowns is coming to East Brunswick VFW! Bring the whole family out on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 12 PM–5 PM for an afternoon of trunk-or-treat, BBQ and Sunday football with Local 825.

Decorate your trunk and get creative! Three prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated cars! We'll also have a football box pool ($15 per square) and a 50/50 raffle for even more chances to win!

Tickets are $20 per person. Kids under 12 FREE! Purchase at the door. We hope to see you there!

10/12/2026

Whether you’re celebrating Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we can all agree that we want our communities to be places where people can grow and prosper.

In Jersey City, Local 825 members are helping turn that goal into new homes at 701 Newark Avenue. Join Ward C Councilman Tom Zuppa for a look at a project that will deliver 90 affordable apartments, with union labor during construction through a project labor agreement and union building operations once completed.

10/10/2026

The weather just wouldn’t cooperate this year. After two rescheduled dates, Local 825’s Poker Run has been canceled for the year.

Thank you to everyone who planned to ride and kept hanging in there with us. Here’s hoping for clear skies and a great ride next year!

10/09/2026

Let’s hope the third time’s a charm! After two rain postponements, Local 825’s 14th Annual Poker Run is now set for Sunday, October 11.

Registration runs from 9–11 a.m. at the Local 825 Training Center in South Brunswick. Join us for a ride, then wrap up with a BBQ at our new finish location, VFW Post 133 in East Brunswick.

Tickets are $50 per person, including the ride, giveaway and BBQ. Scan the flyer’s QR code or search “825 Poker Run” on Eventbrite to register.

10/08/2026

Back by popular demand! Mark your calendars for the next Thomas Edison State University (TESU) Apprenticeship Degree Initiative info session on
📅 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 10:30 A.M.

Local 825 members who are currently enrolled in an apprenticeship or completed one with the Class of 2014 or later may be eligible to turn that experience into progress toward a college degree. Join the 30-minute virtual session to learn what the initiative includes and how to get started.

No registration is required. Find the Zoom link and details here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/3qg9p5S0Ew5p23Eo

10/01/2026

The Local 825 apparel store is back this Friday, October 2, with great new items! Check out the new selection and pick up some Local 825 gear for the season.

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10/01/2026

October is Careers in Construction Month, recognizing the skilled men and women who build the infrastructure people rely on every day. A construction career can provide a good living and strong benefits; generations of Local 825 members have raised their families on both.

Local 825’s four-year apprenticeship trains heavy equipment operators and mechanics through classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Applications open this month:
🔹 New Jersey: October 19 at noon; 75 applications available.
🔹 New York: October 22 at noon; 25 applications available.

Know someone interested? Share these dates and review the requirements: https://www.iuoe825.org/home/join/apprenticeship/

09/29/2026

Newark Liberty’s Terminal A is expanding to meet stronger-than-expected passenger demand. The Port Authority has authorized $110 million to add two gates on the south side and begin planning for six more on the north side.

Terminal A opened in 2023 and was designed to serve about 13 million passengers annually. It handled approximately 18 million in 2024, according to the Port Authority. Construction on the southern expansion is expected to begin in 2027, creating another opportunity for skilled labor as Newark Liberty grows.

Port Authority approves $110M expansion of Newark Liberty’s Terminal A, adding eight gates to meet passenger growth.

09/28/2026

Congratulations to the IUOE Local 825 Funds Office on being ranked No. 7 in NJBIZ’s 2026 Best Places to Work in New Jersey!

The Funds Office team helps members and their families every day, from answering a quick benefits question to helping someone prepare for retirement. Business Manager Greg Lalevee joined the team at the awards celebration to recognize their dedication to Local 825 members.