The Latest Breaking News from Lehigh Hanson

Tentative deal offers new chance to end construction strike

Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers said members will vote Tuesday on an offer that could put about 300 members back on the job after a seven-week walkout.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022

Union operating engineers rejects new contract after weeks-long strike and road construction delays

About 300 members of Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, who first walked out on June 7 against three companies that collectively operate 35 quarries, voted Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2022

Jane Byrne interchange, other Chicago-area road work disrupted as operating engineers strike drags on

The strike also is delaying road resurfacing around Chicago and projects including the Interstate 55 and Weber Road interchange and the Interstate 80 bridge in Joliet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022