International Union Of Operating Engineers
Local 150
James M. Sweeney, President-Business Manager
The Newsroom
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James Sweeney Responds to IDOT Shutdown Threat
In the wake of Illinois’ worsening budget crisis, the Illinois Department of Transportation recently advised contractors and engineers to be prepared to shut down all work on June 30th without additional spending authorization. Local 150 President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney …
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Scabby on the Scene for Protest in Algonquin Township
Despite the constant rain on Wednesday night, four inflatable rats and more than 100 members were on hand for a rally outside the Algonquin Township Highway Department in Crystal Lake. The protest was in response to incoming Highway Commissioner Andrew …
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Members in District 8 Ratify Heavy Highway & Building Agreements
On Tuesday night, members in District 8 ratified their Heavy Highway and Building Agreements by a vote of 90-15. Contract books will be printed and distributed in the coming weeks.
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Tentative Agreement Reached on District 7 Building Agreements
In the latest news during a busy contract season, Local 150 announced that is has reached a tentative agreement on its District 7 Building Agreements, between the union and the Northwest Indiana Contractors Association (NICA) and the Northern Indiana Independent …
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District 5, Independent Agreements Reached
Today, Local 150 reached tentative agreements with the Illinois Valley Contractors Association (IVCA) and the Chicago Area Independent Contractors Association (CAICA). IVCA covers work performed in District 5 and CAICA primarily covers Districts 1, 2 and 3. Ratification meeting information …
President's Corner
As is usually the case, the centerpiece of the Annual Report to the Local 150 Membership is about jobs...