IUOE Local 302

Join us this Sunday, June 7, 2026 for the annual Local 302 Shine and Show! The event will take place at the Bothell Hall located at 18701 120th Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011.

Friends and family are invited to this free event. Try your hand at raffle prizes and see who wins the show prize.

In the remote Alaskan city of Nome, where winter dominates much of the year and the nearest road system is hundreds of miles away, the Nome Joint Utility System (NJUS) plays a vital role in keeping the community running.

Owned by the City of Nome, NJUS provides electricity, water, and wastewater services to approximately 3,500 residents. Despite challenging conditions — including harsh weather, frozen ground, and limited supply routes — NJUS maintains critical infrastructure year-round.

Behind NJUS’s success are the dedicated members of the IUOE Local 302. These highly skilled workers operate and maintain the utility’s power generation systems and fill in where needed to assist with the water plants and wastewater facilities. Whether they're repairing diesel engines, servicing wind turbines, or maintaining underground utilities, Local 302 members are essential to Nome’s day-to-day operations and long-term resilience.

While Nome traditionally relied on diesel generators for electricity, NJUS has made notable strides toward sustainability by incorporating wind power and a battery energy storage system (BESS). This hybrid system helps reduce fuel costs and environmental impact, setting an example for other rural communities.

Governed locally, NJUS reflects the needs of Nome’s residents. It supports local jobs — including union positions — and invests in community development, reinforcing its role as both a service provider and a cornerstone of resilience in one of Alaska’s most isolated cities.

The Winter 2026 Loadline is available now!

Get an update on the following and more:
-Business Manager’s report
-Upcoming construction work
-Edgewater Bridge replacement strengthens Everett–Mukilteo connection
-The foundation of the jobsite: IUOE Local 302 mechanics and service oilers
-Repairing US 12 highway flood damage in Naches, WA
-Reconstructing the I-90 and SH-41 interchange in Post Falls, Idaho
-Local 302 members rebuild west coast Alaskan villages after storms
-Operators rebuild Aurora Harbor in Juneau, Alaska
-In the heart of downtown, Local 302 members keep Seattle Convention Center running
-Congratulations to our stationary engineers for completing the 4-year apprenticeship
-Member spotlight: Rick Wright, Equipment Operator and Steward King County Road Services Division Seattle, WA
-King County Road Services steward initiates training program
-Washington operators mitigate and repair severe storm and flooding damage
-Retired? Stay active and socially connected with a fitness membership at no additional cost to you
-Welcome to our newest signatory contractors
-Apply for senior scholarships now

Read the Winter 2026 Loadline here: https://bit.ly/46pJodb