Illinois Tollway Approves $4 Billion Reconstruction of I-294
Apr 27, 2017 -
This morning, the Illinois Tollway Board voted to approve the complete reconstruction of 22 miles of I-294 with a decisive 8-0 vote. After 60 years, the highway has lived its life and done its job for Illinois residents, and... 
Why 420? A closer look at IUOE’s Steam Gauge
Apr 20, 2017 -
We are commonly asked why the needle on the International Union’s steam gauge points to 420 psi, so we wanted to dive a little deeper on it today, on 4/20. This is by no means official. The IUOE steam gauge... 
Local 150 Fight Back Fund Hits Airwaves in Support of Indiana Road Funding
Mar 14, 2017 -
As Indiana Senators prepare to debate a sustainable, long-term infrastructure funding plan that would create $1.2 billion in annual revenue, Local 150 has launched a new commercial as part of a campaign to support new funding. Indiana's House... 
Local 150 Coat Drive Collects Nearly 1,000 Coats and Winter Clothes
Jan 19, 2017 -
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 is making sure local families do not go cold in this harsh Midwest winter. The union held a coat drive during the month of December and collected nearly 1,000 coats, hats... 
Local 150 Lawsuit Strikes Down Local “Right to Work” Law
Jan 14, 2017 -
In a decision issued on January 7th, United States District Judge Matthew Kennelly found that the local "right to work" law passed by the Village of Lincolnshire, Illinois in 2015 is pre-empted by federal law, and that only... 
James Sweeney Receives George Meany Award from Boy Scouts of America
Dec 06, 2016 -
On December 5th, Local 150 President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney was awarded the George Meany Award by the Boy Scouts of America Pathway to Adventure Council. The celebration dinner raised more than $50,000 for Scouting programs that attract local youth... 
Illinois Safe Roads Amendment Passes in Landslide
Nov 09, 2016 -
In a landslide result, nearly 80 percent of voters approved the Illinois Safe Roads Amendment on Election Day. This will amend Illinois' Constitution to ensure that transportation revenue, including motor fuel tax and vehicle registration, cannot be spent for... 
Local 150 Charity Event Raises $300,000 for Military Families
Aug 09, 2016 -
On August 8, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 president-business manager James M. Sweeney presented a check for $300,000 to the Navy SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation at Local 150’s charity... 
Prescription Benefits Now Available at Target Stores
Feb 25, 2016 -
In addition to CVS retail locations, Target pharmacies are now available for use of the membership, to fill 90-day supplies of maintenance medication. What does this mean for us? We have gained an additional 1,672 retail pharmacies across the... 
David Fagan resigns from Ports of Indiana Commission, Citing Disagreement with Governor Pence over Common Wage Repeal
Apr 03, 2015 -
Today, David Fagan submitted his resignation from the Ports of Indiana Commission to Governor Mike Pence. Citing Pence’s support for the repeal of Indiana’s Common Construction Wage, Fagan stated, “I no longer believe I can be associated with...