Local 150 Victorious in NLRB Attack on Scabby the Rat
Jul 18, 2019 -
This week, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) sided with Local 150 in our dispute with Lippert Components over the use of an inflatable rat and banners at an RV show in Elkhart... 
After Illinois Ban on Local “Right-to-Work” Laws, Supreme Court Boots Union Busters
Jun 10, 2019 -
This morning, the United States Supreme Court ordered dismissal of an Illinois case that union-busters hoped to use to allow local governments to pass “right-to-work” laws across the nation. Local 150 and three other unions filed... 
Massive $45 billion infrastructure bill provides long-term sustainable funding for roads and bridges
Jun 04, 2019 -
This weekend, the Illinois General Assembly approved a $45 billion capital plan, which provides funding for both horizontal (road, bridge, and transportation) and vertical (buildings, schools, museums) infrastructure construction across the state. The building construction portion is a six-year plan... 
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...