UPDATE: Proof of Essential Employment Available for Members in Illinois and Indiana
Mar 21, 2020 -
Illinois Gov. Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-10 and Indiana Gov. Holcomb's Executive Order 2020-08 declared operating engineers "essential workers" performing "critical trades" work, which allows us to continue to work during the Stay Home Order. Several members have requested additional information... Illinois Members May Continue to Work During “Stay at Home” Order
Mar 20, 2020 -
(3/23) Update: Indiana has issued a Stay Home Order that also defines union staff and construction workers as "essential workers," allowed to continue working during the extent of the order. (3/20) Original post: This afternoon, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a "Stay... Important Update on Operators’ Health Center Operations
Mar 20, 2020 -
The Operators' Health Centers Adjusts Operations to Combat the Spread of COVID-19 Together, we are facing an unprecedented situation. The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting all our families, our organizations, our communities and our way of life. We... Updated Unemployment Information in Response to COVID-19
Mar 19, 2020 -
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Illinois and Indiana have eliminated the one-week waiting period that was previously required before workers could apply for unemployment benefits. Additional provisions have been changed in an effort to make it easier for... IMPORTANT: COVID Coverage Information for Members
Mar 13, 2020 -
COVID-19 Coverage Information for Members The Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund is closely monitoring the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are committed to helping our members stay informed and educated about COVID-19 and assisting those who might be affected. All... Check Out Endorsed Candidates for Illinois’ March 17 Primary Election
Mar 12, 2020 -
Local 150 is pleased to announce our endorsed candidates in the upcoming March 17 Primary Election in Illinois. Below, please click on your District to access a list of endorsed candidates near you. District... The Truth About the Butch Lewis Act
Feb 20, 2020 -
Over the past couple of months, you should have received information about yet another attack on our pension fund. These postcards, phone calls, and emails from the union urged members to contact their senators to voice their disapproval of... House of Representatives to Pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Feb 05, 2020 -
In the coming weeks, the United States House of Representative is expected to pass the most labor-friendly legislation to have come through in many years – the PRO Act. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) indicated that the Protecting... Labor History: Nazis Destroy Labor Unions in 1933
Oct 31, 2019 -
From The People's World: Today in labor history: Nazis destroy unions May 2, 2014 2:47 PM CDT BY SPECIAL TO PEOPLE’S WORLD On May 2, 1933, Adolf Hitler’s storm troopers occupied all trade union headquarters across Germany,...