Indiana Operators’ Health Center holding Open House on June 30
May 30, 2019 -
Local 150 is pleased to announce the opening of the second Operators Health Center location in Merrillville, Indiana this summer! Come join us at the Open House on June 30th, where shuttles will take members... 
Local 150 General Counsel Dale Pierson subject of national Bloomberg profile
May 29, 2019 -
Local 150 General Counsel Dale Pierson was the subject of a national profile by Bloomberg Law, which focused on Local 150’s tireless efforts to fight in the courts to defend and advance the rights of our members and workers... 
“No Swaps” campaign delivers victory in Quad Cities
May 28, 2019 -
In a move that favored local workers, the Quad Cities Transportation Policy Committee voted today to opt of Iowa’s federal-aid swap law, which has been criticized as a sneaky gimmick to allow unscrupulous contractors to cut costs at the... 
“White Ballot” Election Ahead as all Officers, Executive Board Nominated at District Meetings
May 24, 2019 -
The nomination process concluded with the final May district meeting on May 23, and all current Local 150 officers and Executive Board members were nominated by the membership to return to office. Nominations will be verified, and all candidates must... 
Gov. Pritzker releases plan for $41 billion capital bill
May 17, 2019 -
Today, Governor Pritzker released his framework for a $41 billion funding package for transportation infrastructure and state capital construction. The bill would raise Illinois' state gasoline and diesel taxes by 19 cents and increase registration fees for infrastructure while... 
Local 150 goes on strike against U.S. Silica in Utica
May 03, 2019 -
This morning, U.S. Silica employees at the Utica facility who are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 went on strike in protest of Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) committed by the employer. The charges... 
As Mississippi River flood surrounds District 8 Hall, members volunteer to help communities
May 03, 2019 -
Local 150 members and Valley Construction teamed up to fill sandbags bound for Davenport, Iowa on May 3rd. On May 2, the Mississippi River reached its highest levels... 
Indiana Primary Election Endorsement List
Apr 26, 2019 -
Indiana's municipal primary election is coming up on May 7, and Local 150 has released its list of endorsed candidates. We believe that these candidates will fight to protect workers' rights, invest in safe infrastructure and create good-paying jobs.... 
Workers Rediscover Our Best Weapon: The Strike
Apr 24, 2019 -
Unions across the nation are rediscovering the power of the strike and 2020 presidential candidates are paying close attention. In their most recent attempt to woo the working class, democratic presidential candidates rushed to support more than 31,000 unionized Stop... 
Former President-Business Manager Tom Rodd Passes Away at 90 Years Old
Apr 24, 2019 -
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of former President-Business Manager Tom Rodd at the age of 90. Rodd was a member of Local 150 for 66 years and...