Founded in 1896, the IUOE today has 400,000 members in some 170 local unions throughout the United States and Canada. The IUOE is the 12th largest union in the AFL-CIO. Further, nearly 100 apprenticeships and training programs ensure that IUOE members are highly trained, highly skilled craft workers. The IUOE offers employment and training opportunities to all, regardless of race, sex, creed, color, religion, or national origin. Thus, a diverse membership is welcome–a membership that illustrates a commitment to the labor movement and tireless dedication to the industries the IUOE represents.