On a nationwide basis, Local 150 proudly represents equipment operators in the railroad construction and derailment industry.  In performing railroad construction work, these members work on interstate rail and urban mass transit lines.  Their goal is to ensure the viability of the nation’s rail infrastructure and passenger and shipping systems.  As the backbone of track replacement, improvement and new construction projects, they help modernize and update the country’s rail lines.

In the railroad derailment or “wrecking” industry, Local 150 members perform the often dangerous work of clearing track and righting trains in the wake of railroad wrecks.  As first responders to the nation’s rail disasters, these members are on call 24 hours a day.  Onsite, they expertly operate sidebooms, cranes, dozers, and other heavy equipment to re-rail derailed trains and clean up any associated environmental spills.  Their brave actions at these dangerous derailment sites, which are often practically inaccessible, make sure that the nation’s rail traffic is able to continue with a minimum of disruption.