International Union Of Operating Engineers
Local 150
James M. Sweeney, President-Business Manager
The Newsroom
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Elk Grove Village Board Members Bounced From Pension Fund
On Tuesday, July 18, 2017, the Elk Grove Village Board voted on a resolution that no longer qualifies village trustees for one of the largest taxpayer-funded public employee pension systems in the state, the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). In …
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Coalition of Unions Continues Attack on Lincolnshire’s Failed “Right to Work” Ordinance
On June 30, 2017, Local 150 and the other unions suing the Village of Lincolnshire to block its so-called “Right to Work” ordinance filed their brief in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Along with IUOE Local 399, The Carpenters …
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Local 150 Softball Team Wins Chicago Building Trades Championship
Local 150’s softball team took First Place in the Annual Chicago Building Trades Softball Tournament on July 8th, with resounding victories over Plumbers Local 130, IUOE Local 399, and Ironworkers Local 1, before defeating IBEW Local 134 in the Championship Game. Congratulations …
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Local 150 Supports U.S. Department of Defense Warrior Games
In it’s eighth year, the Department of Defense Warrior Games enjoyed its first competition open to the public, away from military installations. Chicago opened its arms to the Games, which give disabled veteran athletes the opportunity to compete across branches, …
President's Corner
As is usually the case, the centerpiece of the Annual Report to the Local 150 Membership is about jobs...