A Skilled Force in the Building Trades
We Build It.
We Back It.
We Fight for It.
From roads to pipelines to powerhouse projects, we don’t just work — we lead. Laborers 165 is where hardworking men and women stand together for better wages, safer jobs, and a stronger future.
Local 165 Members
About Us
Proudly Building Central Illinois — and Standing Strong Together
At Laborers Local 165, we’re more than just skilled construction workers — we’re a brotherhood and sisterhood built on hard work, solidarity, and pride in what we do. From roads and bridges to schools and hospitals, our members help build the communities we call home.
Learn more about who we are, what we stand for, and why union labor makes all the difference.
Chartered 7/14/1913
For over a century, Local 165 has proudly represented construction laborers, highway laborers, and mason tenders across Peoria and Tazewell counties in Illinois.
Careers
Looking for more than just a job? At Laborers Local 165, we offer a career with purpose, stability, and strength. Our members are the backbone of some of the most important infrastructure, commercial, and public works projects across Central Illinois — and we’re always looking for hardworking individuals ready to join the team.
- Union Wages & Benefits
- World-Class Training
- Apprenticeship Program
- Career Growth & Mobility
- A Team That Stands Together
Earn More. Learn More.
Apprenticeship
Our state-registered apprenticeship program is your pathway to a lifelong career in the construction trades.
Training
From OSHA safety certifications to advanced skills, you’ll be trained to do the job right — and do it safely.
Job Placement
Hands-On Training Available
Debt-Free Training
Union-Built Regional Projects
LiUNA News
From industry news to union wins, stay connected to what’s moving labor forward.
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Just landed from a great week with @LiUNA_OVSS—only to get hit with a gut punch: @Interior canceled the Empire Offshore Wind Project by @EquinorWindUS. A FULLY funded, FULLY permitted job—GONE! Dozens of Laborers lost a good #union paycheck. This isn’t what we voted for. #DTC… pic.twitter.com/aCzSmKfl7k
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) April 17, 2025
#LIUNA in the news:https://t.co/p98hDGBop0
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 27, 2025
It’s finally here! "The Laborer" magazine is BACK—packed with stories from the field, #LIUNA wins, and the POWER of #solidarity in action.
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 21, 2025
Check your mailbox or read it online now →https://t.co/Nay579YG4u pic.twitter.com/rbJssEyA3p
Contract with Confidence
Laborers Local 165 delivers a skilled, safety-trained workforce ready to meet your project demands — on time and on budget. Whether you’re building roads, bridges, schools, or commercial sites, our members bring the experience, certifications, and work ethic to get the job done right. Partner with a union you can count on.