GBCA is pleased to announce the release of the Four County Market Share Recapture Program by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #542. This program creates a flexible work environment and enables union contractors to be more competitive in winning projects in the surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery and putting Local 542′s members to work. Details of the program below.

For additional information regarding this program, please contact Wayne Gregory, Director of Labor Relations at 215-568-7015.

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THE FOUR COUNTY MARKET SHARE RECAPTURE PROGRAM (as stated by Operating Engineers Local #542)

In effect from 5/17/10 to 11/17/10

Waive Oilers on Back Hoes and RT Center Mount Cranes up to and including 60 ton only, excluding Crane Rental Companies. The nature of their program is to allow union contractors to be more competitive in winning projects, putting Local 542′s members to work.

Operators are to receive the 1-A wage rate for Cranes and the 2-A wage rate for Back Hoes in lieu of the Oiler. If a second employee is needed the jurisdiction will remain with the Operating Engineers, all other equipment shall require an Oiler as per the Building Agreement.

This program is controlled solely by I.U.O.E Local 542 and any misuse of the contents of this Market Rcovery Program will result in that particular contractor from the use of this relief on all of the existing and future projects.

Sincerely Yours,

Robert T. Heenan, Business Manager, General Vice President