The Newsroom

Support Local 150’s Coat Drive at Upcoming Meetings

Friday, September 29th, 2017

This month, Local 150 will begin its 2nd Annual Coat Drive, which will benefit the Salvation Army throughout our jurisdiction. Last year, we collected more than 1,000 coats, hats, scarves, and other clothing items for people in need, and we …

Special General Membership Meeting called for September 10 to Discuss Pension Fund

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Guardian: Right-wing alliance plots to defund and defang America’s unions

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Rightwing activists across the US have launched a nationwide campaign to undermine progressive politicians by depriving them of a major source of support and funding – public sector unions. A network of conservative thinktanks with outposts in all 50 states …

James M. Sweeney Charity Golf Tournament Raises $500,000 for Military Families

Monday, August 7th, 2017

On August 7th, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 president-business manager James M. Sweeney presented a check for $500,000 to the Navy SEAL Family Foundation at Local 150’s charity golf fundraiser, the James M. Sweeney Classic. The event drew …

JB Pritzker to Crowd at General Membership Meeting: “I’ve Got Your Back!”

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

JB Pritzker, candidate for Illinois Governor in the upcoming Democratic Primary Election, spoke to the members present at the General Membership Meeting on July 28th about his plans for Illinois. “Bruce Rauner has got to go,” Pritzker said to a …