Report: Lack of capital funding has set Illinois infrastructure up for failure
Apr 06, 2018 -
This week, the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) released a study entitled Forecasting Bumpy Roads Ahead: An Assessment of Illinois' Transportation Needs. The study examines the impact that a lack of capital funding has had on Illinois' transportation infrastructure. Some of... 
Local 150 Executive Board Adopts Anti-Harassment Non-Discrimination Policy
Apr 02, 2018 -
At its meeting on March 22nd, Local 150's Executive Board voted to adopt an Anti-Harassment Non-Discrimination Policy, which defines and prohibits any harassment or discrimination at union meetings and provides recourse for any member who feels that they have... 
Federal Appeals Court Hears Local 150 Lawsuit Against Local “Right to Work” Law
Mar 30, 2018 -
After a federal judge ruled in favor of Local 150 and three other unions in a lawsuit against Lincolnshire's local "right-to-work" ordinance, all sides were back in court on March 27th to deliver oral arguments on an appeal brought... 
President-Business Manager Sweeney Signs Project Labor Agreement Covering Nearly $2 Billion in Nicor Work
Mar 23, 2018 -
On Thursday, Local 150 President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney signed a three-year project labor agreement with Nicor. This agreement will ensure that all work on Nicor's distribution gas main replacement project in Northeastern Illinois will utilize Local 150 members... 
Local 150 Urges Unions to “Fight Back” at Janus Forum
Mar 12, 2018 -
Illinois labor leaders and community allies gathered from all over the state on Friday as the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations held a special forum entitled, Janus and the Future of Labor in Illinois. For... 
“Local 150 Votes” Rally Draws 700 Attendees
Mar 08, 2018 -
"Local 150 Votes" Rally a Massive Success! More than 700 members and their families packed the Hall on Sunday, March 4th to hear statewide candidates speak the day before early voting began in Illinois. They came together to... 
Intercept: Local 150 Taking the Fight to Union Busters
Feb 25, 2018 -
This morning, The Intercept published a story detailing Local 150 and the IUOE's efforts to defeat the Plaintiffs in the Janus v. AFSCME case, which is before the United States Supreme Court this spring. Read the article here.
Local 150 Member Sues Village of Lincolnshire for Using Tax Dollars Against Him
Feb 22, 2018 -
Yesterday, Lincolnshire resident Dixon O’Brien filed a federal lawsuit against the Village of Lincolnshire, claiming that his tax dollars were being diverted to organizations which lobby against his beliefs and best interests. At issue... 
Local 150 Fundraiser Contributes $800,000 to Navy SEAL Charity in Past Two Years
Jan 30, 2018 -
At the General Membership Meeting on January 26th, President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney introduced Cindy Axelson, a Gold Star Spouse who works with the SEAL Family Foundation, a charity that helps the families of Navy SEALs while they are... 
Union-busters Set Themselves Up for Janus Backfire
Jan 12, 2018 -
In the coming months, the United States Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments and rule upon a case that could mean nationwide “right-to-work” for all public sector workers. Union busters are beating their chests over the prospects...