Westchester Mechanics Association

Westchester Mechanics Association This organization exist to cultivate feelings of solidarity among those in IBEW Local Union No. 3 and to assist brothers and sisters of the Labor Movement.

• Established in 1932

• Formed to establish a separate union for the Operating Engineers in Westchester County.

• Bill Hogan, Financial Secretary of Local Union No. 3, was instrumental in the formation of the Operating Engineers Union and IBEW Local Union No. 3.

• Tom Brooks first President of the Westchester Mechanics.

• The Westchester Mechanics successfully founded I.U.O.E. Local Union No.

137 on May 3, 1933 and elected Frank “Count” McSpedon president.

• In 1933 Emile Preiss became the first Business manager of IBEW Local Union No. 3 after the International took over the union through trusteeship and Harry Broach, 3rd District Vice President banned clubs to instate the system of a business manager. Within less than a year Business Manager Preiss resigned do to health reasons and the executive Board elected Harry Van Arsdale Jr. as the new Business Manager who’s father Harry Van Arsdale was a member of the Westchester Mechanics under Bill Hogan.

• Business Manager Harry Van Arsdale Jr. reinstated clubs of Local Union No. 3 and under the leadership of Business Representative Local Union No. 3 Howard McSpedon and Financial Secretary Local Union No. 3 Bill Hogan the Westchester Mechanics were accepted as a Local 3 affiliated club in 1933.

• Westchester Mechanics Annual Outing and Field Day and Westchester Mechanics hosts the Richie Caron Memorial Softball Tournament at the Outing and Field Day.

• The Westchester Mechanics Association are a benevolent and fraternal organization who over the years have assisted many Local Union No. 3 members in need.

• To become a member you must attend three meetings consecutively but if you are an apprentice you become a member at your second meeting during the months of July & August.

• Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of the month and held throughout the summer but there is no meeting in January. The meetings are held at Samuel Young Building, American Legion Post 620, 1531 Ericson Place, Bronx, NY 10461

Battle For The Bronx07/07/26
06/18/2026

Battle For The Bronx
07/07/26

Come celebrate our brother Joe Grigas 08/05/26 ! ! !
06/18/2026

Come celebrate our brother Joe Grigas 08/05/26 ! ! !

Wednesday June 10th Meet & Greet Hispanic Dems
06/10/2026

Wednesday June 10th Meet & Greet Hispanic Dems

Union Meeting Thursday June 11th @ 5PM
06/10/2026

Union Meeting Thursday June 11th @ 5PM

06/06/2026
FAMILY DAY IN THE PARK Local Union No. 3 presents our Family Day In The Park celebrating the spirit of family and brothe...
06/04/2026

FAMILY DAY IN THE PARK
Local Union No. 3 presents our Family Day In The Park celebrating the spirit of family and brotherhood on June 6th, 2026. Doors open at 11 AM at Ridge Road Park, Pavillion No. 2, Hartsdale, NY. Bring the family down for a great day and door prizes. $20.00 per adult and children under 16 are free. Please come out to support this year as they are honoring man of the year past president of I.B.E.W. Local Union no. 3, Dennis McSpedon Sr

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we you of the passing of Joseph F. Seidel. Joseph was a devoted husba...
06/04/2026

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we you of the passing of Joseph F. Seidel. Joseph was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother uncle and friend. He shared a beautiful life with his beloved wife, Kim, and was a proud and dedicated father to Joseph, LeeAnn and Reese. He also was a Brother-in-Law to Steven and Keith Moy and Son in law to Lenny Moy.

He has touched many whose lives were enriched by his kindness and generosity. He will be reunited in Heaven with his father Joe, IBEW Local No. 3 member.

Details are as follows:

Visitation
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Park Funeral Chapels
2175 Jericho Turnpike
Garden City Park, New York, United States

Mass
11:15 am
Friday, June 5, 2026
St. Thomas The Apostle R.C. Church
24 Westminster Road
West Hempstead, New York, United States

Final Resting Place
Friday, June 5, 2026
Mount St. Mary's Cemetery
Booth Memorial Avenue
Flushing, New York, United States

A go fund me has been created to support his family at this time.

www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-joe-seidels-family

The next meeting of the Westchester Mechanics Association will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM at American...
06/04/2026

The next meeting of the Westchester Mechanics Association will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM at American Legion Charles N. Bajart #1122, 840 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. Please note food will be served beforehand.

Address

PO Box 632
Ardsley, NY
10502

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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