Breaking Ground
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.
Breaking Ground
Everything there is to know about Local 3’s Public Employees
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Episode 10
Listen to Local 3 Public Employee Director Tim Neep and Senior Business Agent Mike Eggener discuss the Local 3 Public Employee Department, including our Craft and Maintenance Unit 12 division. From who they are and what they do, to contract negotiations, contentious battles with some local governments and how to organize your own Public Employee Unit, find everything you need to know here. You can also watch the podcast video, complete with informative slides and member photos, by visiting Local 3’s YouTube site at: