Indiana Governor Holcomb Talks Infrastructure at Local 150 Hall
Jul 12, 2018 -
On Wednesday, July 11, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joined union leaders and contractors at the Northern Indiana Operators Labor-Management PAC reception at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 hall in Merrillville, Indiana. At the event, Local 150 President-Business... 
Local 150 Goes on Strike Against Donegal Services
Jul 11, 2018 -
On July 11, Local 150 went on strike against Donegal Services in Lemont for committing unfair labor practices (ULP). The ULP charges were filed with the National Labor Relations Board after Donegal fired an employee for engaging in protected... 
Local 150 wins NLRB election in Aggreko organizing campaign
Jun 29, 2018 -
Local 150 has successfully organized approximately 20 employees of Aggreko, which provides portable power solutions in the construction industry and at outdoor events. The National Labor Relations Board certified the results of last week's election, in which Aggreko employees... 
Supreme Court rules against unions in Janus case
Jun 27, 2018 -
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the much-anticipated Janus lawsuit, and the decision fell against unions. The simple result of this decision is that in the non-members employed in the public sector can no longer be... 
Conservative Sam McCann to Challenge Gov. Rauner in November Election
Jun 25, 2018 -
This morning, Conservative Party candidate Sam McCann formally entered the race for Governor of Illinois, dropping off more than 60,000 signed nominating petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections. A challenge from Governor Bruce Rauner is almost a... 
Indiana Members Eligible for Free ABATE Motorcycle Education Courses
Jun 22, 2018 -
Members in Indiana: If you’ve been thinking of taking a motorcycle rider class, now is the time! If you sign up for a rider education course through ABATE of Indiana’s website, you are eligible for a full... 
Fagan: First responder training is an investment we can’t afford not to make
Jun 20, 2018 -
From the Northwest Indiana Times: David Fagan: First responder training is an investment we can’t afford not to make The heavy summer travel season is here, and with the arrival of beautiful weather comes construction on Indiana’s... 
Agreement between Tollway and Canadian Pacific Railroad clears logjam facing O’Hare Western Access project
Jun 13, 2018 -
Today, the Illinois Tollway and the Canadian Pacific Railroad reached a long-awaited agreement to allow construction of Interstates 390 and 490 to cross through the rail yard on the western edge of O'Hare Airport. Canadian Pacific's earlier refusal to allow... 
Illinois budget includes infrastructure funding, but need remains for comprehensive capital bill
Jun 01, 2018 -
This week, Illinois legislators negotiated a bipartisan budget deal that Governor Rauner has indicated he will sign. This is the first time since 2015 that Illinois will have a budget in place at the start of its fiscal year. The...
In Partisan Epic Systems Decision, SCOTUS Reminds Us Why We Need Unions
May 25, 2018 -
Imagine for a moment that you are at work one day when you receive an email from your employer, stating that to keep your job, you must give up your right to bring or join a class-action lawsuit against...