UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY FOR THE WILLIAM E. DUGAN TRAINING CENTER
Sep 28, 2021 -
In order to comply with Governor Pritzker’s recent Executive Order, the Trustees of the Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program have updated the COVID-19 Policy for staff and members visiting the William E. Dugan Training Center. The Vaccination Policy... 
HISTORIC BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL EXPECTED TO PASS SENATE THIS WEEK
Aug 04, 2021 -
The U.S. Senate is expected to pass a large, comprehensive infrastructure funding bill later this week after months of negotiations. Currently, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal has secured 67 votes, including 17 Senate Republicans and all 50 Senate Democrats. The... 
SCABBY WINS AGAIN! NLRB DISMISSES LAWSUIT THREATENING USE OF INFLATABLE RATS
Jul 22, 2021 -
Wednesday afternoon, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a 3-1 decision dismissing the Lippert Components lawsuit that sought to limit unions’ use of “Scabby the Rat” and other inflatables in labor disputes. The case initiated over the International Union of Operating... 
JIM SWEENEY ANNOUNCES PENSION IMPROVEMENTS AT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Jul 16, 2021 -
At the General Membership Meeting on July 16th, President-Business Manager Sweeney provided updates on union business and the status of the benefit funds, and also announced benefit improvements that are being implemented by the Pension Fund. In September 2019, members... 
Dates Announced for General Membership Meeting and Family Picnic
Jun 13, 2021 -
As Illinois prepares to enter Phase 5 of the “Restore Illinois” pandemic recovery plan, we are happy to announce that we have scheduled dates for the General Membership Meeting and the Family Picnic. Details are below. If there is... 
Workers’ Rights Amendment – a Ban on “Right-to-Work”- Approved for 2022 General Election Ballot
Jun 04, 2021 -
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,... Union Halls, Training Center, and Fund Office Open to Members and Visitors
May 06, 2021 -
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... 
General Membership Meeting and Family Picnic Cancelled
Jul 30, 2020 -
Due to the ongoing limitations on gathering sizes in the wake of COVID-19, we are saddened to announce that we must cancel the July General Membership Meeting as well as the Local 150 Family Picnic. We will update Local... 
Rockford to Pay Local 150 $122,000 for Violating the Open Meetings Act
Jul 30, 2020 -
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... 
Ratification Meetings Scheduled for Indiana Master Agreements
Jun 05, 2020 -
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...