Breaking Ground Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:43:10 -0500 https://www.oe3.org en-us © 2026 Breaking Ground yes 75a69b70-ba18-5be4-9ea9-56b2a83ffb97 IUOE3 episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) labor union, non-profit, construction, apprenticeship, hawaii, utah, nevada, california IUOE3 https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qwtiktudsbbgwj5hojheawszehnu?.jpg Breaking Ground https://www.oe3.org Understanding your OE Federal Credit Union with Carmel Sangco Understanding your OE Federal Credit Union with Carmel Sangco OE Federal Credit Union Business Development Officer Carmel Sangco sits down with Engineers News Managing Editor Mandy McMillen to discuss the benefits of having a credit union specifically tailored to the needs of OE3 members and other union workers and their families, as well as what services, features, perks and benefits are available to individuals who bank with OE Federal Credit Union.

]]> OE Federal Credit Union Business Development Officer Carmel Sangco sits down with Engineers News Managing Editor Mandy McMillen to discuss the benefits of having a credit union specifically tailored to the needs of OE3 members and other union workers and their families, as well as what services, features, perks and benefits are available to individuals who bank with OE Federal Credit Union.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-17836221 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0700 1221 30 full false Breaking Ground interview with Retiree Dennis Griffith Breaking Ground interview with Retiree Dennis Griffith Nevada Retiree Dennis Griffith shares what it was like in the field, when he joined Local 3 in the 1970s, after transferring in from Local 12. His Local 3 retirement and health insurance have helped him and wife, Rita, and their kids, have a great life. Dennis has worked on some amazing projects throughout Local 3’s jurisdiction and offers good advice for those still actively working in the industry today. For the video version, visit Local 3’s official YouTube channel.

]]> Nevada Retiree Dennis Griffith shares what it was like in the field, when he joined Local 3 in the 1970s, after transferring in from Local 12. His Local 3 retirement and health insurance have helped him and wife, Rita, and their kids, have a great life. Dennis has worked on some amazing projects throughout Local 3’s jurisdiction and offers good advice for those still actively working in the industry today. For the video version, visit Local 3’s official YouTube channel.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-17255263 Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 -0700 1176 29 full false A Talk with OE3 Business Agent Armie Morgan A Talk with OE3 Business Agent Armie Morgan Local 3 Business Agent Armie Morgan represents Local 3 members in the counties of Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo, but he wears many other hats, including being a commissioner for the SF Fire Department. Get to know Armie, his job duties and how he got involved in the Construction Trades and helping members in the largest Construction Trades Local in North America.

]]> Local 3 Business Agent Armie Morgan represents Local 3 members in the counties of Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo, but he wears many other hats, including being a commissioner for the SF Fire Department. Get to know Armie, his job duties and how he got involved in the Construction Trades and helping members in the largest Construction Trades Local in North America.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-16691961 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0800 2488 28 full false Interview with OE3 Apprenticeship Coordinator Meg-Anne Pryor Interview with OE3 Apprenticeship Coordinator Meg-Anne Pryor Meg-Anne Pryor has done it all and made it look easy, from graduating valedictorian in SF’s City Build program to being the keynote speaker for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, she is an inspirational figure for us all. Previously a successful Construction Equipment Operator (CEO) in the field and now serving OE3’s apprentices as a coordinator for the CA Training Center and board member of Sistas with Tools, she has a story worth hearing. Her passion for Labor and helping others as she was helped is contagious. You won’t want to miss this episode!

]]> Meg-Anne Pryor has done it all and made it look easy, from graduating valedictorian in SF’s City Build program to being the keynote speaker for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, she is an inspirational figure for us all. Previously a successful Construction Equipment Operator (CEO) in the field and now serving OE3’s apprentices as a coordinator for the CA Training Center and board member of Sistas with Tools, she has a story worth hearing. Her passion for Labor and helping others as she was helped is contagious. You won’t want to miss this episode!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-16288099 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0800 1881 27 full false New Breaking Ground podcast available with OE3 Public Employee Director Tim Neep and Business Agent Michael Moore New Breaking Ground podcast available with OE3 Public Employee Director Tim Neep and Business Agent Michael Moore Did you know Local 3 represents close to 10,000 Public Employee members throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada, and this representation includes a 90 percent success rate when it comes to handling grievances, pay issues and disciplinary actions? Learn about the many benefits of Local 3 representation for our Public Employee members and how to get organized, if you’re not!

]]> Did you know Local 3 represents close to 10,000 Public Employee members throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada, and this representation includes a 90 percent success rate when it comes to handling grievances, pay issues and disciplinary actions? Learn about the many benefits of Local 3 representation for our Public Employee members and how to get organized, if you’re not!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-15388122 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0700 2419 25 full false IUOE Legislative Report IUOE Legislative Report Hear straight from the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth, as he discusses Labor’s gains during the current administration and what’s at stake during this critical Election Year. He works hard in Washington to lobby for major infrastructure investments at the federal level that put Operating Engineers to work. OE3’s own Political Director Chris Snyder also weighs-in about Local 3’s specific goals for this election cycle and which previous political gains have created massive projects for us.

]]> Hear straight from the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth, as he discusses Labor’s gains during the current administration and what’s at stake during this critical Election Year. He works hard in Washington to lobby for major infrastructure investments at the federal level that put Operating Engineers to work. OE3’s own Political Director Chris Snyder also weighs-in about Local 3’s specific goals for this election cycle and which previous political gains have created massive projects for us.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-14747806 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0700 2832 24 full false 2024 Election Season Kick-Off with OE3’s Political Department 2024 Election Season Kick-Off with OE3’s Political Department Please enjoy the Election Season Kick-Off podcast from Local 3’s Political Department, which includes Political Director Chris Snyder and Deputy Political Director Patrick Boileau. Learn how the political process works, from how union endorsements are made, where funding for projects you work on comes from and important races to pay attention to this year.

]]> Please enjoy the Election Season Kick-Off podcast from Local 3’s Political Department, which includes Political Director Chris Snyder and Deputy Political Director Patrick Boileau. Learn how the political process works, from how union endorsements are made, where funding for projects you work on comes from and important races to pay attention to this year.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-14540638 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0800 3257 23 full false Breaking Ground with Stockton Business Agent Michelle Gianelli Breaking Ground with Stockton Business Agent Michelle Gianelli Local 3 Stockton Business Agent Michelle Gianelli has asked questions her whole life, and it’s this curiosity that has helped her succeed in her career, in the field, as an instructor at the CA Training Center, as a dispatcher in Stockton District 30 and now as a Stockton business agent. Listen and watch as she shares her story and helps provide correct information to the members she represents.

]]> Local 3 Stockton Business Agent Michelle Gianelli has asked questions her whole life, and it’s this curiosity that has helped her succeed in her career, in the field, as an instructor at the CA Training Center, as a dispatcher in Stockton District 30 and now as a Stockton business agent. Listen and watch as she shares her story and helps provide correct information to the members she represents.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-13921377 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0800 1669 22 full false A talk with Utah District Rep. Brandon Dew A talk with Utah District Rep. Brandon Dew Learn about the almost 30-year Local 3 member’s early days working in the pit in Utah, as well as his climb to becoming the Utah District Rep. and Union Trustee today. Utah district Rep. Brandon Dew is also an active member of coalitions, has helped strengthen the membership and apprenticeship opportunities in the Utah District Office, is actively engaged in union politics and is proudest of his family. Listen to his story now!
 

  1. Brandon’s story of how he became a union member and joined staff
  2. Explaining the coalitions he is part of
  3. What it’s like to be a district rep in Utah today, how the union is doing and what challenges Local 3 and other unions face in the state
  4. Politics
  5. Things he is most proud of
]]> Learn about the almost 30-year Local 3 member’s early days working in the pit in Utah, as well as his climb to becoming the Utah District Rep. and Union Trustee today. Utah district Rep. Brandon Dew is also an active member of coalitions, has helped strengthen the membership and apprenticeship opportunities in the Utah District Office, is actively engaged in union politics and is proudest of his family. Listen to his story now!
 

  1. Brandon’s story of how he became a union member and joined staff
  2. Explaining the coalitions he is part of
  3. What it’s like to be a district rep in Utah today, how the union is doing and what challenges Local 3 and other unions face in the state
  4. Politics
  5. Things he is most proud of
]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-13196175 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0700 2064 21 full false Breaking Ground with OE3 Burlingame District Rep. / Trustee Charley Lavery Breaking Ground with OE3 Burlingame District Rep. / Trustee Charley Lavery Local 3 Burlingame District Rep. / Trustee Charley Lavery has built a lifetime around union activism. The Irish immigrant recalls how becoming a Local 3 member revolutionized his life and the life of his family. He has used his story of unionism to change the lives of apprentices, members and more, while making sure Labor’s issues are at the forefront of San Francisco politics.

]]> Local 3 Burlingame District Rep. / Trustee Charley Lavery has built a lifetime around union activism. The Irish immigrant recalls how becoming a Local 3 member revolutionized his life and the life of his family. He has used his story of unionism to change the lives of apprentices, members and more, while making sure Labor’s issues are at the forefront of San Francisco politics.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-12544005 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0700 2354 20 full false A Talk with NCIC Director Dina Morsi A Talk with NCIC Director Dina Morsi NorCal Construction Industry Compliance (NCIC) Executive Director Dina Morsi discusses the NCIC's role in protecting workers from wage theft, holding non-compliant contractors accountable and ensuring a level playing field for contractors bidding on the public works projects that OE3 members rely on for employment.

]]> NorCal Construction Industry Compliance (NCIC) Executive Director Dina Morsi discusses the NCIC's role in protecting workers from wage theft, holding non-compliant contractors accountable and ensuring a level playing field for contractors bidding on the public works projects that OE3 members rely on for employment.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-12245803 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0800 1241 19 full false OE3 Political Action Committee (PAC) interview OE3 Political Action Committee (PAC) interview Sacramento District 80 Political Action Committee (PAC) members Frank Fuller, Travis Damiani and Miguel Gonzalez explain how the PAC works, how members can participate in their PAC and how these committees determine which local candidates do or don’t get a Local 3 recommendation. If you ever wondered how the union determines endorsements, listen now. Also available to watch on YouTube here.

]]> Sacramento District 80 Political Action Committee (PAC) members Frank Fuller, Travis Damiani and Miguel Gonzalez explain how the PAC works, how members can participate in their PAC and how these committees determine which local candidates do or don’t get a Local 3 recommendation. If you ever wondered how the union determines endorsements, listen now. Also available to watch on YouTube here.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-11516389 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1314 18 full false Breaking Ground with Dolores Morales Breaking Ground with Dolores Morales An in-depth interview with Local 3 member, County Employees Management (CEMA) president and Hollister City Council Member Dolores Morales, who discusses what the union movement means to her, how engagement in politics is a necessity and how caring about and involvement in your community is all you need to make a difference.

]]> An in-depth interview with Local 3 member, County Employees Management (CEMA) president and Hollister City Council Member Dolores Morales, who discusses what the union movement means to her, how engagement in politics is a necessity and how caring about and involvement in your community is all you need to make a difference.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-11250937 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1461 17 full false Overcoming Political Division in a Divisive Political Year Overcoming Political Division in a Divisive Political Year The country is perhaps more divided right now than ever, and as we sit in the middle of an Election year, it is even more troubling. We, as a union, must find a way to get united. The way to do that is by coming together and rallying around our shared core needs. This video looks at how we are all more alike than we realize and how we, as Operating Engineers, are very much in agreement about several key shared goals. Understanding these and the reasons behind why we do politics the way we do, will only make us stronger. It's an encouraging message, no matter which side of the political aisle you sit on. Don't miss it!

]]> The country is perhaps more divided right now than ever, and as we sit in the middle of an Election year, it is even more troubling. We, as a union, must find a way to get united. The way to do that is by coming together and rallying around our shared core needs. This video looks at how we are all more alike than we realize and how we, as Operating Engineers, are very much in agreement about several key shared goals. Understanding these and the reasons behind why we do politics the way we do, will only make us stronger. It's an encouraging message, no matter which side of the political aisle you sit on. Don't miss it!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-10793808 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0700 3579 16 full false Beating all Odds Beating all Odds OE3 District Rep. Mike Pickens gets really honest about his childhood struggles and how finding a career through Job Corps and then Operating Engineers changed the course and direction of his entire life. His insight and journey helps point those who may be struggling in a better direction … and a career option!

]]> OE3 District Rep. Mike Pickens gets really honest about his childhood struggles and how finding a career through Job Corps and then Operating Engineers changed the course and direction of his entire life. His insight and journey helps point those who may be struggling in a better direction … and a career option!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-10544832 Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:00 -0700 2941 15 full false Cranes Cranes Get an insider's perspective on the Operating Engineers Local 3 crane world, from crawler cranes to tower cranes in this latest episode of OE3's Breaking Ground podcast. Topics include how to get in the seat, income, what operating cranes was like 20 years ago and how much it has changed today. Industry experts and Local 3 staff members Jimmy Jacobs and Tom Kohlenberg cut to the chase on how tough this industry is, but also how rewarding it can be.

]]> Get an insider's perspective on the Operating Engineers Local 3 crane world, from crawler cranes to tower cranes in this latest episode of OE3's Breaking Ground podcast. Topics include how to get in the seat, income, what operating cranes was like 20 years ago and how much it has changed today. Industry experts and Local 3 staff members Jimmy Jacobs and Tom Kohlenberg cut to the chase on how tough this industry is, but also how rewarding it can be.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-10255029 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700 3542 14 full false Organizing the Unorganized Organizing the Unorganized Local 3 Director of Organizing John Curtin provides a candid perspective on organizing unions today.

 What does a Local 3 organizer do? Why does it benefit any construction or Public Employee entity to get organized and become a part of Local 3? Listen to Local 3's Director of Organizing John Curtin discuss all of this in Local 3's thirteenth podcast, Breaking Ground. Whether you know about unions or are just curious about this aspect of them, check it out!

]]> Local 3 Director of Organizing John Curtin provides a candid perspective on organizing unions today.

 What does a Local 3 organizer do? Why does it benefit any construction or Public Employee entity to get organized and become a part of Local 3? Listen to Local 3's Director of Organizing John Curtin discuss all of this in Local 3's thirteenth podcast, Breaking Ground. Whether you know about unions or are just curious about this aspect of them, check it out!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-10044395 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1816 13 full false A mental health expert weighs-in on available help for those who may be struggling right now A mental health expert weighs-in on available help for those who may be struggling right now For Local 3's twelfth podcast, "Breaking Ground," mental health expert Christina Torizzo explains all that Kaiser has to offer for people who may be struggling with severe or mild mental health issues during these strange pandemic times. There's no shame in getting the help you need, and Kaiser's websites have all kinds of tools and assessments that you can access from your cellphone or computer. There's also information about Local 3's Assistance and Recovery Program (ARP), as well.

]]> For Local 3's twelfth podcast, "Breaking Ground," mental health expert Christina Torizzo explains all that Kaiser has to offer for people who may be struggling with severe or mild mental health issues during these strange pandemic times. There's no shame in getting the help you need, and Kaiser's websites have all kinds of tools and assessments that you can access from your cellphone or computer. There's also information about Local 3's Assistance and Recovery Program (ARP), as well.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-9830346 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1875 12 full false OE3's Technical Engineers OE3's Technical Engineers Listen to Local 3’s 11th Breaking Ground Podcast: Everything there is to know about OE3’s Technical Engineers

 What is a Local 3 Technical Engineer? Hear from experts John Rector, Sacramento District Rep., and Michael Strunk, Testing and Inspection Special Rep. Both were surveyors and inspectors in the field and explain candidly the process for applying to the apprenticeship program, what a career as a Technical Engineer looks like and how their time in the field changed their lives. Anyone who is interested in a career path free from college debt that offers flexibility and the chance to work outside, should watch this. 

 For more info, call the Apprenticeship Program at: (916) 354-2029 or visit: www.teapprenticeship.org

]]> Listen to Local 3’s 11th Breaking Ground Podcast: Everything there is to know about OE3’s Technical Engineers

 What is a Local 3 Technical Engineer? Hear from experts John Rector, Sacramento District Rep., and Michael Strunk, Testing and Inspection Special Rep. Both were surveyors and inspectors in the field and explain candidly the process for applying to the apprenticeship program, what a career as a Technical Engineer looks like and how their time in the field changed their lives. Anyone who is interested in a career path free from college debt that offers flexibility and the chance to work outside, should watch this. 

 For more info, call the Apprenticeship Program at: (916) 354-2029 or visit: www.teapprenticeship.org

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-9062433 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0700 2784 11 full false Everything there is to know about Local 3’s Public Employees Everything there is to know about Local 3’s Public Employees 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:

 www.youtube.com/c/operatingengineerslocal3.

]]> 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:

 www.youtube.com/c/operatingengineerslocal3.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-8645526 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700 3484 10 full false A Pension Talk with Local 3 Treasurer Nate Tucker A Pension Talk with Local 3 Treasurer Nate Tucker Do you have a Local 3 Pension negotiated into your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)? Have you ever wondered how this Pension is funded, when it started or how it’s doing right now? Get the history of Local 3’s Pension, how you can calculate yours, how the Pension is funded and what it means for you and your family. Local 3 Treasurer Nate Tucker talks frankly about all of this. You can also view this podcast on Local 3’s official YouTube site at www.youtube.com/c/operatingengineerslocal3.

]]> Do you have a Local 3 Pension negotiated into your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)? Have you ever wondered how this Pension is funded, when it started or how it’s doing right now? Get the history of Local 3’s Pension, how you can calculate yours, how the Pension is funded and what it means for you and your family. Local 3 Treasurer Nate Tucker talks frankly about all of this. You can also view this podcast on Local 3’s official YouTube site at www.youtube.com/c/operatingengineerslocal3.

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-8211893 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0700 2626 9 full false 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? 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? The Operating Engineers Local 3 Journeyman and Apprentice Training Center (OE3 JATC) is nationally recognized as one of the biggest and best training programs in the country, producing skilled and trained Operating Engineers every year, who enter the workforce with a career path that is free and a trade that gives them a comfortable life and retirement. Apprentices in this program literally earn while they learn and make more per hour, with every step of the apprenticeship they complete. Listen to Director of Apprenticeship Greg Gasaway and Director of Training Cat Lytle explain how one can get accepted into this prestigious training program, what to expect once accepted and whether or not a career in the trades is right for you. It’s not easy to get in, but if you do get accepted and graduate, it will literally change your life. You don’t want to miss this one!

]]> The Operating Engineers Local 3 Journeyman and Apprentice Training Center (OE3 JATC) is nationally recognized as one of the biggest and best training programs in the country, producing skilled and trained Operating Engineers every year, who enter the workforce with a career path that is free and a trade that gives them a comfortable life and retirement. Apprentices in this program literally earn while they learn and make more per hour, with every step of the apprenticeship they complete. Listen to Director of Apprenticeship Greg Gasaway and Director of Training Cat Lytle explain how one can get accepted into this prestigious training program, what to expect once accepted and whether or not a career in the trades is right for you. It’s not easy to get in, but if you do get accepted and graduate, it will literally change your life. You don’t want to miss this one!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-7641532 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0800 2662 8 full false Union wins against giant mining corporation takeover Union wins against giant mining corporation takeover After the giant mining companies Newmont and Barrick formed a joint-venture in Elko, called Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), it was obvious they wanted Local 3 out. The union had been representing workers at the mines since 1965, and we weren’t just going to back down. Hear about the strategies we used to gain back our collective bargaining rights for some 1,300 mine workers and the challenges that continue, as we fight to represent our mine workers in Elko, Nev.  It’s a true David and Goliath story!

]]> After the giant mining companies Newmont and Barrick formed a joint-venture in Elko, called Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), it was obvious they wanted Local 3 out. The union had been representing workers at the mines since 1965, and we weren’t just going to back down. Hear about the strategies we used to gain back our collective bargaining rights for some 1,300 mine workers and the challenges that continue, as we fight to represent our mine workers in Elko, Nev.  It’s a true David and Goliath story!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-7059304 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0800 2525 7 full false Breaking Ground digs deep about the mental health aspects of COVID and how members can get help Breaking Ground digs deep about the mental health aspects of COVID and how members can get help Join Local 3’s Business Manager Dan Reding and Assistance and Recovery Program (ARP) Director Tamra Luft, as they discuss how COVID-19 has created a pandemic beyond physical illness. It has also created a mental health pandemic. People are struggling now more than ever with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Often, people cope with these by turning to substances, and this use or over-use can lead to addiction. Find out how to get help, if you need it. “If you are asking if you have a problem, you probably have a problem,” said ARP Director Tamra Luft. Help is available, so listen how!

]]> Join Local 3’s Business Manager Dan Reding and Assistance and Recovery Program (ARP) Director Tamra Luft, as they discuss how COVID-19 has created a pandemic beyond physical illness. It has also created a mental health pandemic. People are struggling now more than ever with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Often, people cope with these by turning to substances, and this use or over-use can lead to addiction. Find out how to get help, if you need it. “If you are asking if you have a problem, you probably have a problem,” said ARP Director Tamra Luft. Help is available, so listen how!

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-6545068 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0800 2390 6 full false Politics is Everything! Politics is Everything! Hear from Local 3’s Political Director Chris Snyder and the IUOE's California-Nevada Labor Lobbyist Tim Cremins talk about what’s at stake for unions politically this year. How does Labor Lobbying work? How do unions vet the candidates they endorse? We will also dive into how Local 3 is handling political activism with the backdrop of COVID-19 forcing us to change how things are normally done. In addition, we will talk about the biggest proposition on the California Ballot - Proposition 22 - and why a NO vote is a NO BRAINER! Vote NO on 22! 

]]> Hear from Local 3’s Political Director Chris Snyder and the IUOE's California-Nevada Labor Lobbyist Tim Cremins talk about what’s at stake for unions politically this year. How does Labor Lobbying work? How do unions vet the candidates they endorse? We will also dive into how Local 3 is handling political activism with the backdrop of COVID-19 forcing us to change how things are normally done. In addition, we will talk about the biggest proposition on the California Ballot - Proposition 22 - and why a NO vote is a NO BRAINER! Vote NO on 22! 

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-4956260 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0700 3022 full false Business Manager Dan Reding interviews Sacramento business agents Jesse Greer and Mario Cardoza Business Manager Dan Reding interviews Sacramento business agents Jesse Greer and Mario Cardoza New business agents Jesse Greer and Mario Cardoza talk about what it’s like being a staff member of Local 3. They both have over 15 years of experience in the field and discuss with Business Manager Dan Reding the surprises and challenges coming from the field to then being on staff as a business agent. 

The main benefit of joining the Local 3 staff is the fulfillment they get out of helping the membership and giving back to the organization that gave them so much. Whether it be securing a better contract or staying late at a city council meeting, they both talked about why they decided to take a job with longer hours and less pay. Get an insider’s perspective on Local 3 here! 

]]> New business agents Jesse Greer and Mario Cardoza talk about what it’s like being a staff member of Local 3. They both have over 15 years of experience in the field and discuss with Business Manager Dan Reding the surprises and challenges coming from the field to then being on staff as a business agent. 

The main benefit of joining the Local 3 staff is the fulfillment they get out of helping the membership and giving back to the organization that gave them so much. Whether it be securing a better contract or staying late at a city council meeting, they both talked about why they decided to take a job with longer hours and less pay. Get an insider’s perspective on Local 3 here! 

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-4273052 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700 2419 full false Halfway To Hell, The Workers And Unions That Built The Golden Gate Bridge Halfway To Hell, The Workers And Unions That Built The Golden Gate Bridge In this episode, we listen to famed local actor Danny Glover, a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artist (SAG AFTRA). SAG AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world.  Both were born in the turmoil of the 1930s, around the same time the Golden Gate Bridge was being built. They have rich histories of fighting for and securing the strongest protections for media artists. 

Glover narrates the short film, “Halfway To Hell, The Workers And Unions That Built The Golden Gate Bridge.” Workers tell their stories as we hear the construction taking place. This film was made in 1988 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bridge and to honor the workers who built it. Permission was granted by the Labor Video Project. They can be found at www.laborvideo.org

]]> In this episode, we listen to famed local actor Danny Glover, a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artist (SAG AFTRA). SAG AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world.  Both were born in the turmoil of the 1930s, around the same time the Golden Gate Bridge was being built. They have rich histories of fighting for and securing the strongest protections for media artists. 

Glover narrates the short film, “Halfway To Hell, The Workers And Unions That Built The Golden Gate Bridge.” Workers tell their stories as we hear the construction taking place. This film was made in 1988 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bridge and to honor the workers who built it. Permission was granted by the Labor Video Project. They can be found at www.laborvideo.org

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-4139159 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0700 1714 full false President Steve Ingersoll & Financial Secretary Dave Harrison President Steve Ingersoll & Financial Secretary Dave Harrison Join us as we talk with Operating Engineers Local 3 President Steve Ingersoll and Financial Secretary Dave Harrison as they discuss their backgrounds, how they’ve kept Local 3 working through the COVID-19 crisis and how political activism will play a key role in Labor’s future during this year’s General Election. They also discuss the historical and current role safety has played in the construction industry. 

]]> Join us as we talk with Operating Engineers Local 3 President Steve Ingersoll and Financial Secretary Dave Harrison as they discuss their backgrounds, how they’ve kept Local 3 working through the COVID-19 crisis and how political activism will play a key role in Labor’s future during this year’s General Election. They also discuss the historical and current role safety has played in the construction industry. 

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-3621052 Mon, 04 May 2020 15:00:00 -0700 2468 full false Dan Reding, Business Manager Dan Reding, Business Manager Welcome to the inaugural podcast of Operating Engineers Local 3 where we discuss all things Labor; history, politics and Local 3’s role in building a future for America. I hope you enjoy this as we break ground on a new way to communicate with the world.

Right now, we are heading into the eye of the storm, the worst few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unions have met tremendous challenges in the past and bucked impossible odds, but still this crisis is tremendously daunting. Two things have always helped unions succeed, solidarity and leadership. We are happy to have with us, for Operating Engineers Local 3’s inaugural podcast called Breaking Ground, the man at the top of the largest construction trades local in the country, Local 3 Business Manager Dan Reding. 

]]> Welcome to the inaugural podcast of Operating Engineers Local 3 where we discuss all things Labor; history, politics and Local 3’s role in building a future for America. I hope you enjoy this as we break ground on a new way to communicate with the world.

Right now, we are heading into the eye of the storm, the worst few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unions have met tremendous challenges in the past and bucked impossible odds, but still this crisis is tremendously daunting. Two things have always helped unions succeed, solidarity and leadership. We are happy to have with us, for Operating Engineers Local 3’s inaugural podcast called Breaking Ground, the man at the top of the largest construction trades local in the country, Local 3 Business Manager Dan Reding. 

]]> IUOE3 Buzzsprout-3377176 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0700 2263 full false