IUOE 542

Year 1922 - This series of vaults, uncovered by the razing of buildings on Water St., above Race, making way for the Philadelphia anchorage of the Delaware Riv...er Bridge, once were partly under the waters of the Delaware and are believed to have been used by housewives a hundred years ago as family laundries. The water's edge then was at Water St. and what is now Delaware Ave. was part of the river bottom. (Philly & Stuff)

City Avenue (1954)

Local 542’s own Tyhler Williams continues his journey to the top!

Business Manager Bob Heenan and the 542 Staff wish our Muslim Brothers and Sisters a Blessed and Happy Ramadan.

It's National Pet Day! What type of pet is best?It's National Pet Day! What type of pet is best?

It's National Siblings Day! Post a picture of you and your siblings in 542It's National Siblings Day! Post a picture of you and your siblings in 542

To whom of you who knew Nancy Brown She was one of the kindest strongest woman I’ve ever known! She was a sister to me and A best friend. Nancy’s daughters Raquel and Stevie were everything to her! So every little bit helps

Louis Agre, retired Business Agent and lawyer for IUOE Local 542 will be on the Labor Radio show on Saturday night at 6 pm. He will be discussing Unions and the new administration. You can listen on WPHT, 1210 AM beginning at 6 pm Saturday

Local 542 extends our Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Billy Garlick. May he Rest In Peace.

Local 542 offers our Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Hans Borgmann. May he Rest In Peace.

Reminder, due to the safety of our members and staff, the District 1 hall will be closed until further notice.Reminder, due to the safety of our members and staff, the District 1 hall will be closed until further notice.

Due to the cancellation of our District Meetings we won’t have the opportunity to give to needy children through the US Marine Reserves, Toys for Tots drop boxes and passing the hat at our meetings. It’s been a hard year for all of us, financially and emotionally, so if you can find it in your heart and you can give a few dollars, please make a donation to Toys for Tots. Thank you for your generosity!... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! See more

Great to join members from Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers #1 Pa.-De., IUOE 542, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Steamfitters LU 420..., Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, USW Local 10-1, and Laborers Local Union 413 this morning for a lit drop across the 165th! Some workers are heading out straight from their union halls and others were here with us for coffee & donuts in Springfield. Thank you all for your support! I’m proud to be fighting for unions and working families from Delco to Harrisburg. See more

542’s own Bob Hansbury, proudly showing his support for Joe Biden.

Happy 124th Birthday International Union of Operating Engineers! Getting to where it is today was no easy task for IUOE. The road was strewn with obstacles and resistance. It was only through dedicated leadership, sacrifice, sweat and perseverance that the union was able to advance. Working conditions for construction and stationary workers in the late 1800s were, at best, appalling. Their wages, for 60-to-90-hour work weeks, were equally miserable. Benefits were practically...Continue reading

Check out the latest Bob's Corner for October. You will find it in the Member section of the website (after you sign in): https://www.iuoe542.com/index.cfm.

Hey brothers and sisters, we are having our weekly zoom meeting at 7pm tonight, if you would like to join all are welcome. If you or someone you know are strugg...ling with drugs and or alcohol please join or you can DM me for any questions.351-034-4072 is the access code to join no password needed. Just to be clear this meeting is not singled out to any one specific group, anyone who is struggling with Drugs, alcohol, Ptsd or mental health issues is more than welcome to join. See more

Obituary for Brother Dennis Denny Fredrickson, Local 542 extends our deepest condolences to the Denny’s family and friends. May you Rest in Peace Brother.

Do you want to vote on November 3? TODAY is the last day to register to vote. PA voters applying online have until 11:59 pm: register.votesPA.com #votesPA #ReadyToVotePA #TrustedInfo2020

On behalf of Bob Heenan and staff, we wish everyone a safe a happy Thanksgiving!

Pennsylvania's deadline to register to vote is coming up fast. Don't miss it!

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The International Union of Operating Engineers along with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, proudly announce their endorsement for Joe Biden for President. Attached is the press release on behalf of both unions:

How to make sure your mail ballot counts

On behalf of bob Heenan and the staff of local 542, we wish everyone a blessed Yom Kippur

All October District Meetings have been cancelled. Please continue to stay safe and we will hopefully resume meetings soon.

Today is National Voter Registration Day. The goal of this day is to help non registered voters easily register in their states. If you have not registered to vote OR you have recently moved and need to change your polling place, please take a moment to update your registration. https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/