IUOE Local 542 | Volunteer Work

Volunteer Work

Our members volunteer in our communities!

The members of our Union donate their labor and raise funds to help local nonprofits, youth sports leagues, veterans organizations, and municipal governments. On this page you'll find examples of some of the projects our members have been involved in over the years.

Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park

Unions in the Philadelphia Building Trades Council donated over $150,000 in labor for the construction of the Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park.

Northeast Helping Hands Turkey Drop

Local 542 members volunteer their time at Thanksgiving to help Northeast Helping Hands.

A Lift for a Vet

Building Trades unions, including Local 542, sponsor boxing matches that raise money for A Lift for a Vet.

Families Behind the Badge

Local 542 fielded a team for the 32nd Annual Ben to the Shore, a 65-mile bike ride from the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia to Atlantic City.

Food Drive for South Philadelphia Coast Guard Station

Local 542 sponsored a food drive to benefit the South Philadelphia Coast Guard Station.

Band of Brothers Memorial

Operating Engineers and JATC volunteered their time to complete the Band of Brothers Memorial on 2nd and Reed Street in Philadelphia.

Abington Township War Monument

Local 542 members donated their time and resources to move a World War I war monument to a new site at the Penn State Abington dorms.

Hatfield Township Demolition

The Local 542 Apprenticeship Program tackled a demolition project for Hatfield Township.

Philabundance Food Drive

Local 542 members donated their time and resources for Philabundance's Toyota Tundra Food Drive.

Page Last Updated: Apr 05, 2024 (13:24:00)