“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... 
Local 150 Members Win Big on Election Day
Apr 03, 2019 -
After last night's municipal election in Illinois, several Local 150 members who ran for office are celebrating big wins: Mark Szula was elected Village President in Roscoe Steve Winz was elected Trustee in the Village of Lisle Jordan Crane... 
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!