1620 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502
Phone: (510) 748-7438 Fax: (510) 521-4886
Benefits of Membership in ACMEA
The right to:
Help set the direction of your union
Participate in member surveys on proposed changes to the Contract
Run for the negotiating team, ACMEA Executive Board, be a union steward
or site representative
Vote on the contract, vote for union officers or representatives
Be represented on individual or group issues with your employer
Have professional union representation for any disciplinary actions
Be a part of Labor Management discussions and Meet and Confers
Get help with day to day worksite problems and issues
Participate in political action to deal with budget and policy issues at a County and State level
Local 3 members are eligible to join the Local 3 Federal Credit Union, the largest labor union credit union in the United States. The credit union has 19 branches throughout Northern California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. The credit union provides:
Checking account with overdraft protection and no monthly service fees
ATM and VISA Credit Cards
Free internet ( and telephone banking access
Automatic payroll deposit
New and used vehicle loans
Real estate mortgages and loans
Savings accounts
Burial benefit of $2500.00. Your named beneficiary will be eligible to receive our $2500 Burial Benefit upon your death.
Local 3 members in good standing are entitled to have their union dues paid for them during any period of time off work due to illness or injury for more than 30 days.
The AFL-CIO’s Union Privilege program provides low interest, no annual fee credit card, mortgage and real estate programs, parents’ college advisor, national ear care plan, legal services for personal matters, savings on car rentals, theme parks and more.
Free initial legal consultation,by phone or in person, on civil litigation employment matters that supplement the protections of the Labor Agreement for members and their immediate family. The firm can also provide representation on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, elder abuse, disputes regarding insurance coverage and other civil matters. You are responsible for all fees after the initial consultation.
Affiliated with Public Employees Division, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3