UNION, MARBA REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO END STRIKE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2010

Unions, Employers Reach Tentative Agreements, End Strike  
Pickets to be taken down immediately
 
Burr Ridge, Illinois- Tonight, after more than 9 hours of negotiations, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and Laborers’ District Council of Chicago & Vicinity reached tentative agreements with the Mid American Regional Bargaining Association (MARBA). The agreement includes 3.25 percent each year for three years, the same as the agreements reached in the past several days with the Chicago Area Independent Contractors Association, Illinois Valley Contractor Association, and Contractor Association of Will & Grundy County.
 
The Laborers’ delegates met tonight to ratify the agreement and Local 150 members will meet on Wednesday. 
 
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