Local 3 legend leaves legacy
Former Operating Engineers Local 3 Business Manager Thomas “T. J.” Stapleton passed away Feb. 23. He was 85 years old and is considered to be one of the greatest labor leaders of the largest construction trades local in the United States. Business Manager Russ Burns commented: "Tom Stapleton worked tirelessly on behalf of Local 3 members and their families. He was a true labor leader. We are all greater because of him. This union will miss him terribly.”
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Tom was involved in many community causes, all worthy of contributions in lieu of flowers, however, in recent conversation with the family they made it clear that they prefer contributions be made in memory of "Tom (T. J.) Stapleton" to the: Operating Engineers Local 3 Scholarship Foundation. 1620 South Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502 Tax ID # 94-3365632
Breaking News
March 10, 2010: Job Deadline Extended, Residency Requirements language amended - Business Rep., Eureka: Activities in which the Business Representative participates include negotiating on behalf of members; administering the collective bargaining agreement; Click here to visit our Jobs page for more details. . . . Click here to fill out an application online. Application deadline is March 17, 2010.
- March 5, 2010: Construction Inspector Apprenticeship 2nd quarter meetings:
The Construction Inspector Apprenticeship is a new training tradition recently added to Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3’s proud history of apprenticeship. This program trains individuals to enter the Testing and Inspection Industry with core skills obtained in Academic classes and On-the Job training. Click here to get more information on the upcoming introductory meetings.
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March 2, 2010: Job Opening - Business Rep., Surveyor : Click here to visit our Jobs page for more details. Activities in which the Business Representative participates include negotiatingon behalf of members; administering the collective agreement; . . . Click here to fill out an application online. Application deadline is March 16, 2010.
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