Media and Press
Who we are
Operating Engineers Local 3 represents the interests of people who build, serve and protect. Most of Local 3’s 37,000+ members work as heavy-equipment operators, but the union also represents public employees, such as maintenance workers and police officers. The training program for construction professionals gives employers access to the highest quality of workers, providing their business with a competitive edge while raising the quality of life for Local 3 members. Local 3’s jurisdiction covers Northern California, Northern Nevada, Hawaii and Utah, and its membership makes up the largest construction trades local in the United States.
Why Local 3 representation matters
It’s simple: Local 3 improves the lives of its members, hands down.
A Local 3 membership means:
- Job security
- Benefits (retirement and health care)
- Representation on the job, at the negotiating table and in the political arena
- Top-notch training facilities throughout a four-state jurisdiction
- Community involvement
- An active Retiree Association
- College scholarships
- Social activities, such as picnics, events and meetings
- And so much more
Contact us for photos, quotes and more
(916) 993-2047 ext. 2505
Recent Press Releases
Aug. 10, 2020 – Local 3 vindicated by Nevada Gold Mines settlement agreement
Jan. 31, 2020 – Miners’ Rights Expo scheduled as concerns grow about Newmont/Barrick merger
Dec. 19, 2019 – City of Stockton Employees Vote to Strike
July 1, 2019 – Russ Burns retires from Local 3
May 21, 2019 – Job Training Program Leads to Homeownership
Mar. 27, 2019 – Carr/Camp Fire Victims Receive Boots and Clothing
Nov. 27, 2018 – Santa Claus is coming to town on a motorcycle
Aug. 23, 2018 – Union leader emphasizes hidden costs of Prop. 6
Dec. 1, 2017 – Union makes more than 75 years of labor history accessible to the public
Dan Reding
Business Manager