Local 547 Annual Picnic
@ Metro Beach Metropark

Our union:
Innovative action across Michigan, built on a rich history. . .

Operating Engineers Local 547 is a Union rich in history - with roots reaching as far back as a century. As a statewide Local, we represent working men and women across Michigan in both the public and private sectors, fighting for fair wages, good benefits and pensions.

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Where we are

Locations & contact information

Our new look!

We're in the process of revamping our web site to make it easier to find what you're looking for and more enjoyable to cruise the site.

We'll also be adding new features we think you'll enjoy. They'll show more of what our union is all about, and give you lots more useful information.

Come back soon!

Members elect leadership team, again

Local 547 conducted a rerun of the 2007 Officers Election. The ballots were tallied on Friday, June 20, 2008. Please follow the link below to review the results.

» Go to the 2008 election results. . .

» Go to the 2007 election results. . .

» See the congratulations letter from Mark Gaffney, President of the Michigan State AFL-CIO. . .

Free Summer Meals for Kids

FOOD THAT'S IN
WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT

When school lets out, the Summer Food Service Program offers summer activities and FREE nutritious meals to children ages 18 years and younger!

» Go to it . . .

"Say yes to Unions,
Say yes to Bowling"

Bowling Centers and Unions have always and will always have a strong bond. To honor this long-term partnership, Community Bowling Centers is offering FREE BOWLING to all AFL-CIO members and their immediate family.

Every AFL-CIO member and their family will receive one (1) Free game of Bowling EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

For more information or to get tickets, please contact Local 547 @ 313-532-2022, ext. 20, email us or visit www.bowldetroit.com for location information.

Lobby Day, March 18, 2008

Ellen Hoekstra - Capitol Services, Richard Trumka - Secretary-Treasurer National AFL-CIO, Philip Schloop, Mark Gaffney - President, Michigan State AFL-CIO