International Union Of Operating Engineers
Local 150
James M. Sweeney, President-Business Manager
The Newsroom
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Former President-Business Manager Tom Rodd Passes Away at 90 Years Old
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of former President-Business Manager Tom Rodd at the age of 90. Rodd was a member of Local 150 for 66 years and served as President-Business Manager from 1983-1986. We are grateful …
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Rep. Lance Yednock’s Ban on Local “Right to Work” Laws Passes House, Heads to Gov. Pritzker for Signature
This morning, the Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1474, which bans local “right-to-work” zones in the State of Illinois. The bill, sponsored by Local 150 member Rep. Lance Yednock, passed by a margin of 101-8 and will head …
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Illinois Municipal Election Endorsements
Municipal elections in Illinois are coming up on April 2. Local 150 has made endorsements in Chicago and suburban races. Below are the lists of endorsed candidates for the upcoming election. Please remember to get out and vote!
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Indiana Members: E-mail Your Senators to Protect Apprentice Training!
Brothers and Sisters, Right now, an Indiana Senate committee is advancing legislation that would negatively impact Indiana’s Design-Build law, removing requirements for contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs. Instead of requiring contractors to use federally-approved apprenticeship training, these changes would …
President's Corner
As is usually the case, the centerpiece of the Annual Report to the Local 150 Membership is about jobs...