Rep. Lance Yednock’s Ban on Local “Right to Work” Laws Passes House, Heads to Gov. Pritzker for Signature
Apr 03, 2019 -
This morning, the Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1474, which bans local "right-to-work" zones in the State of Illinois. The bill, sponsored by Local 150 member Rep. Lance Yednock, passed by a margin of 101-8 and will... 
Illinois Municipal Election Endorsements
Mar 20, 2019 -
Municipal elections in Illinois are coming up on April 2. Local 150 has made endorsements in Chicago and suburban races. Below are the lists of endorsed candidates for the upcoming election. Please remember to get out and vote! 
Indiana Members: E-mail Your Senators to Protect Apprentice Training!
Mar 19, 2019 -
Brothers and Sisters, Right now, an Indiana Senate committee is advancing legislation that would negatively impact Indiana's Design-Build law, removing requirements for contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs. Instead of requiring contractors to use federally-approved apprenticeship training, these changes would only... 
March with Local 150 at Upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parades
Mar 01, 2019 -
MARCH 9: COUNTRYSIDE PARADE Meet at Countryside Park on 61st. Street Between Brainard & Kensington. Staging begins at 11:30 a.m. Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. MARCH 16: ARCHER AVENUE... 
President-Business Manager James Sweeney Nominated to Illinois Tollway’s Board of Directors
Mar 01, 2019 -
From the Chicago Tribune: James Sweeney, president and business manager of the politically influential International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, was returned to a post on the Illinois Toll Highway Authority Board on Thursday by Democratic Gov.... 
Chicago Municipal Endorsements – “Anybody but Daley”
Feb 18, 2019 -
The Chicago Municipal Election is coming up on February 26th, and Local 150 has released candidates for various offices in this election. While we have remained neutral in the mayoral, we are urging members not to vote for Bill Daley,... 
President-Business Manager Jim Sweeney Talks Infrastructure on WGN
Feb 17, 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... 
Indiana House of Representatives Passes HB1660, Weakening Workforce Training
Feb 14, 2019 -
Earlier this week, we alerted members that Indiana's House of Representatives was moving on a bill that would loosen requirements for skill training to participate in public design-build projects. Almost 800 of our members reached out to their state... 
Federal Judge Gives Local 150’s Anti-Free-Rider Lawsuit the Go-Ahead
Feb 07, 2019 -
On Wednesday, February 6, Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman issued an opinion allowing Local 150's Sweeney vs. Madigan to move forward, rejecting the Illinois Attorney General's motion to dismiss. This lawsuit seeks to remove the statutory obligation for unions to provide services...
Local 150 Member Lance Yednock Sworn in as Illinois State Representative
Jan 09, 2019 -
Today, Local 150 member Lance Yednock was sworn in at the State Representative in Illinois' 76th District. He defeated Jerry Long in the November election after Long sided against workers and with Bruce Rauner on several important issues. Yednock is...