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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 political 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

11/06/2026

Reminder that there are NO district meetings in November. Meetings will be held again in December.

10/28/2026

Lowering the tracks into the new portal for the Market Street Subway extension - July 13, 1954.

10/28/2026

When other cities said it couldn't be done, Philadelphia built a subway under its Elevated Line, look at the Market Street Elevated Line above the Subway Construction. This was an amazing feat of engineering. - December 26, 1948.

Notes: The very top of the photo you can see steel elevated structure for the Market Street trains.

10/21/2026
10/21/2026

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1375 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington, PA
19034

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(215) 542-7500

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