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Breaking Ground

IUOE3

Breaking Ground educates listeners about why union labor and solidarity is more important than ever! Operating Engineers Local 3 is the largest construction trades local in the U.S., representing over 38,000 members across a four-state jurisdiction of Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah and Hawaii, including the mid-Pacific Islands. From heavy equipment operators, crane operators and mechanics, to surveyors, construction inspectors, highway maintenance workers, police officers and other public employees, Local 3 represents the men and women who drive this country’s economy. Stay informed as we tackle important topics for labor including trends in our digital world like the gig economy and automation, as well as organizing tactics, labor politics and interviews with union leaders and members.
Episodes
2024 Election Season Kick-Off with OE3’s Political DepartmentFebruary 20, 2024
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Breaking Ground with Stockton Business Agent Michelle GianelliNovember 06, 2023
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A talk with Utah District Rep. Brandon DewJuly 10, 2023
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Breaking Ground with OE3 Burlingame District Rep. / Trustee Charley LaveryMarch 29, 2023
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A Talk with NCIC Director Dina MorsiFebruary 13, 2023
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OE3 Political Action Committee (PAC) interviewOctober 17, 2022
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Breaking Ground with Dolores MoralesSeptember 02, 2022
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Overcoming Political Division in a Divisive Political YearJune 14, 2022
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Beating all OddsMay 02, 2022
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CranesMarch 15, 2022
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Organizing the UnorganizedFebruary 09, 2022
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A mental health expert weighs-in on available help for those who may be struggling right nowJanuary 04, 2022
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OE3's Technical EngineersAugust 20, 2021
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Everything there is to know about Local 3’s Public EmployeesJune 04, 2021
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A Pension Talk with Local 3 Treasurer Nate TuckerMarch 25, 2021
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So .. how does one get accepted into the Local 3 Training Center Program in California? And … what’s a career in the Trades look like?February 02, 2021
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Union wins against giant mining corporation takeoverDecember 29, 2020
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Breaking Ground digs deep about the mental health aspects of COVID and how members can get help November 25, 2020
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Politics is Everything!August 11, 2020
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Business Manager Dan Reding interviews Sacramento business agents Jesse Greer and Mario CardozaJune 22, 2020
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Halfway To Hell, The Workers And Unions That Built The Golden Gate BridgeJune 11, 2020
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President Steve Ingersoll & Financial Secretary Dave HarrisonMay 04, 2020
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Dan Reding, Business ManagerApril 15, 2020
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