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Operating Engineers Local 3 represents the interests of people who build and protect. Most of our 41,000 members work as heavy equipment operators and construction workers, but we also represent public employees, such as maintenance workers and police officers. Our training program for construction professionals provides journey- and apprentice-level training that is second to none, while giving our signatory employers access to the highest skilled workers in the industry.
LaborFest 2009, July 2 - 31
This year is the 75th anniversary of the San Francisco General Strike and the West Coast maritime workers strike. LaborFest has many events throughout the month of July, including a labor film festival with videos of the San Francisco general strike. Many events are supported by Local 3 members at this festival, including an evening of dance celebrating women who built the Bay Area’s bridges, with ten shows beginning on July 14. The project celebrates the women who contributed to the design and construction of Bay Area bridges.
Breaking news @ Local 3
July 1, 2009: The Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) reimbursement program has been extended by the Local 3 board of Trustees. Visit the TWIC information page for more details.
