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2020 Election Resources

Thursday, September 17th, 2020

The 2020 General Election is being held on November 3, 2020. This election will have important implications at local, state and federal levels for Local 150 members and working families. On this page, you will find lists of candidates that …
District Halls Closing

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

Effective at 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2020, in an effort to protect the health and safety of our staff and members, our District Halls will be closed to members and visitors. Our dispatchers and various staff will continue to …
Chicago Crane License Renewal Instructions

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

For all members who hold a Chicago Crane License: City licenses will continue to be renewed There are no extensions Give yourself additional time to renew, just to be safe New licenses and upgrades are currently on hold and will …
Sweeney: Dangerous Bridges No Laughing Matter

Monday, October 28th, 2019

In response to a column in the Joliet Herald-News that likened the dangerous I-80 Bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet to a thrill ride that should charge admission, Local 150 President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney wrote the following …
President-Business Manager Jim Sweeney Talks Infrastructure on WGN

Sunday, February 17th, 2019

This morning, Local 150 President-Business Manager James Sweeney was on WGN Radio’s “Sunday Spin” show talking about the need for comprehensive infrastructure investment in Illinois. In the wake of the emergency closure of Lake Shore Drive due to a bridge …