International Union Of Operating Engineers
Local 150
James M. Sweeney, President-Business Manager
The Newsroom
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Workers’ Rights Amendment – a Ban on “Right-to-Work”- Approved for 2022 General Election Ballot
In the fall of 2022, Illinois voters will have an opportunity to vote for a constitutional ban on “right-to-work” laws in the state. On Wednesday afternoon, the Illinois House of Representatives passed the Workers’ Rights Amendment with bipartisan support, following …
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Union Halls and Benefit Fund Opened
Brothers and Sisters, We remain focused on the safety of our membership during the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with state and federal mandates regarding large gatherings, we are continuing to evaluate our operations with safety and service to our membership …
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Bloomberg: Trump Labor Department Shifts Construction Wages on Its Way Out
From Bloomberg Law: The U.S. Labor Department has quietly updated policies on construction wage standards, delivering industry groups a lobbying victory and taking a possible swipe at building unions in the president’s final weeks in office. Posted deep inside a …
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Rockford to Pay Local 150 $122,000 for Violating Open Meetings Act
At its City Council meeting this week, the City of Rockford approved payment of Local 150’s legal fees related to a lawsuit the union filed over procedures surrounding the City’s passage of Governor Rauner’s “turnaround agenda” in 2015. The legal …
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Ratification Meetings Scheduled for Indiana Master Agreements
We have reached tentative agreements with the Michiana Builders, Michiana Independent Building Group, Northwest Indiana Independent Building Group and Northwest Indiana Constructors Association. Ratification meeting dates have been set and appear below, along with information for members to call and …
President's Corner
As is usually the case, the centerpiece of the Annual Report to the Local 150 Membership is about jobs...