Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Early voting opportunities are May 18th - June 6th, at your local county auditor’s office during normal business hours.
Statewide endorsed candidates:
US House - Bohannan (1st dist), Mathis (2nd ), Axne (3rd ).
Local endorsed candidates in primaries:
US Senate - Admiral Mike Franken. Iowa Senate District #17- Izaah Knox. Iowa Senate District #39- Joey Zahorik. Iowa House District #28- Sonya Heitshusen. Iowa House District #30- Dr. Megan Srinivas.
If you have any questions please call Dylan Gramlich 641-871-0693.
As an active member in good standing you are afforded the following life insurance benefits at no cost to you:
American Income Life $3,500 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
Ullico $2,000 Life Insurance policy
Ullico $2,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
LiUNA $20,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Health & Welfare $10,000 Life Insurance policy (only for members eligible through BMGI)
If you have questions or to file a claim, contact our office at 515-265-2558.
Out of Work List / Referral List
If you get laid off, call, email, or come to the office to be placed on the Referral List. As a hiring hall, we may be able to place in a job with another contractor. When you get laid off file for unemployment with Iowa Workforce Development. Also, contact Iowa Workforce Development if you have experienced issues with discrimination and/or harassment.
Monthly Dues and Initiations
Monthly union dues (also referred to as "window dues") are due on the first of the month. If you go two months without paying, you will be suspended by the International Union without notice. It is your responsibility to make sure your monthly dues and initiations are current.
You can pay with cash, check, money order, or credit card. Card payments must pay a $2 processing fee. You can also pay online once you are an active member in good standing; you are considered "active" once you receive your union card, and you are in "good standing" when you are current (not suspended). Working dues are taken out of your check by your employer when you are working. Some Heavy Highway Contractors will deduct your monthly dues and initiations out of your paycheck when you are working. However, they will not deduct when you are laid off, so it is your responsibility to pay your dues during this time.
Please notify us if you are a military veteran as your initiation fee can be waived upon receipt of your DD-14 form.
Important Contacts
Construction and Public Employees Local 177
3400 E. Euclid Ave., Suite A Des Moines, IA 50317 Phone: 515-265-6131 Fax: 515-265-5665 Business Manager: Mike Weckman
1707 N 14th St. Indianola, IA 50125 515-270-6965 Director: Ed Ely, Executive Assistant: Brandy Call for questions related to the apprenticeship program, class schedule, and to sign up for a class
BMGI – Benefits Management Group Inc. (Health & Welfare Administrator) www.bmgiweb.com/IALABR
319-365-2810 Main contact, Betsy: 401 HRA: 402 Short Term Disability: 404 Call for questions related to work hours, eligibility, and health coverage, including dental, vision, and hearing
Insurance Plan Details
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Group #36650) 800-524-9242
