The first case of COVID-19 in Michigan was reported on March 10. Rapidly, things changed for everyone in the state, and Operating Engineers 324 members were no exception. As schools were cancelled and restaurants closed, many projects were temporarily stopped, and workers asked to wait out the pandemic. Many others were deemed “essential workers,” from
On April 21, WJR’s Building Michigan show discussed the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Application, and talked to OE324 Career & Outreach Coordinator John Hartwell, and Apprenticeship Coordinator Steve McFarland. They we’re joined by OE324 Business Representative and Stationary Engineer Ron Heurtebise, and Stationary Engineer Cameron Gardiner to talk about about careers, and how these essential workers