IUOE 542

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542 Local 542 has represented the interests of working men and women of Eastern PA and Delaware since 1935.

Local 542 is a blend of heavy equipment operators and mechanics in the building and construction industry, along with our C & D Branch members who are employed at quarries, landfills, equipment dealers, shipyards, breweries, mills, airports, bridges and Public works. Operating Engineers Local 542 continues to grow in size and strength through our journey and apprentice training, organizing, and po

litical action. Our training program for journey and apprentice operators is second to none. Our Professional Instructors vast knowledge and experience help Local 542 produce the highest skilled and safest workers in the industry. Our Organizing Team continues to focus on educating unorganized workers on the benefits of Union membership and pursue Collective Bargaining Agreements with non-signatory employers through aggressive organizing campaigns, which ultimately increases the Unions market share. That's where Local 542 gains a real advantage at the bargaining table. Local 542 is very politically active and respected in Harrisburg, PA. Dover, DE, and Washington D.C. We support candidates from both sides of the aisle who fight for working families and the issues that are important to our members. Thank you for visiting our page, please take the opportunity to more about Local 542 and our plans to help build America and enrich our members lives. James Reilley
IUOE Local 542 Business Manager

06/04/2026

Join us Saturday at 542's Sports Camp & Physical Day at the District 1 Health Center! This is a free event for members to take care of any physicals for their kids summer activities.

06/03/2026

Members, we regret to inform you of the passing of Edmund Kehan. Edmund was a lifelong member of this local and will be greatly missed. For those wishing to pay their respects, his service information is below:

View Edmund Francis Paul Kehan, Jr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day. Local 542 honors everyone who sacrificed their tomorrow for our freedom today.

05/20/2026

Join us on June 6th for our Sports and Camp Physical Day at the District 1 Health Center. This is a great, free, opportunity for our members to have their children ready for their summer activities.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our General President, John L. Downey on receiving the Molly Maguires Labor Leader of the Year Award.

The Molly Maguires were Irish coal miners who were hanged for fighting for their rights as workers, becoming lasting symbols of solidarity and the fight for workers’ rights.

05/10/2026

On behalf of Business Manager Jim Reilley and staff, we wish all the wonderful moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day!

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Rebecca Bonsavage for receiving the Apprentice of the Year Award at National Apprenticeship Kickoff Week

04/28/2026

Workers Memorial Day is a day to honor workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew our fight for strong safety and health protections.

The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO will never stop fighting for workplaces that protect workers—not profits. ✊

04/24/2026

Members, we regret to inform you of the passing of Brian Cunningham. Brian spent 32 years working as a loyal member of 542 and he will be greatly missed. For those wishing to pay their respects, his service info is in the link below:

Celebrate the life of Brian Cunningham, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc..

04/08/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Raymond Palka, Ray was a longtime member of Local 542. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Joan and family. May he Rest in Peace.

View Raymond R. Palka's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Address

1375 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington, PA
19034

Telephone

(215) 542-7500

Website

http://iuoe542.com/

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