International Union Of Operating Engineers
Local 150
James M. Sweeney, President-Business Manager
The Newsroom
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“White Ballot” Election Ahead as all Officers, Executive Board Nominated at District Meetings
The nomination process concluded with the final May district meeting on May 23, and all current Local 150 officers and Executive Board members were nominated by the membership to return to office. Nominations will be verified, and all candidates must …
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Gov. Pritzker releases plan for $41 billion capital bill
Today, Governor Pritzker released his framework for a $41 billion funding package for transportation infrastructure and state capital construction. The bill would raise Illinois’ state gasoline and diesel taxes by 19 cents and increase registration fees for infrastructure while paying …
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Local 150 goes on strike against U.S. Silica in Utica
This morning, U.S. Silica employees at the Utica facility who are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 went on strike in protest of Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) committed by the employer. The charges filed by Local …
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As Mississippi River flood surrounds District 8 Hall, members volunteer to help communities
On May 2, the Mississippi River reached its highest levels since the devastating flood of 1993, flooding much of Downtown Davenport and spreading throughout the Quad-Cities area. Local 150’s District 8 Hall in Rock Island was surrounded by water when …
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Save the Date for Local 150’s family picnic! August 4, 2019
President's Corner
As is usually the case, the centerpiece of the Annual Report to the Local 150 Membership is about jobs...