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Indiana House of Representatives Passes HB1660, Weakening Workforce Training

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

Earlier this week, we alerted members that Indiana’s House of Representatives was moving on a bill that would loosen requirements for skill training to participate in public design-build projects. Almost 800 of our members reached out to their state representatives …
Federal Judge Gives Local 150’s Anti-Free-Rider Lawsuit the Go-Ahead

Thursday, February 7th, 2019

On Wednesday, February 6, Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman issued an opinion allowing Local 150’s Sweeney vs. Madigan to move forward, rejecting the Illinois Attorney General’s motion to dismiss. This lawsuit seeks to remove the statutory obligation for unions to provide services …
Local 150 Offices to Close on January 30-31

Monday, January 28th, 2019

Due to the dangerously low temperatures being forecasted on WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, all Local 150 offices, the Midwest Operating Engineers Fringe Benefit offices, the Coalition of Union Labor Credit Union, and the Training Center will be …
MOE Marketplace Open Enrollment Now Available

Monday, January 14th, 2019

Today, Open Enrollment began for members utilizing the MOE Health Plan Marketplace. The enrollment period will continue through February 28, 2019. Members can create an account or log on to my150.com to check options and review an affordability calculator to …
Local 150 Member Lance Yednock Sworn in as Illinois State Representative

Wednesday, January 9th, 2019

Today, Local 150 member Lance Yednock was sworn in at the State Representative in Illinois’ 76th District. He defeated Jerry Long in the November election after Long sided against workers and with Bruce Rauner on several important issues. Yednock is …