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The fight over public utility rate hikes in Illinois is far from over

Organized labor and the business community are demanding far more robust infrastructure spending, while the governor’s people point to very real cost considerations for consumers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Operating Engineers Local 150 makes $1M pledge to Vallas

Three months ago, a poll bankrolled by Local 150 before the union made its $1 million commitment to Jesus “Chuy” Garcia showed Garcia leading Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023

Trade union leaders square off in verbal slugfest over stalled crane ordinance

The stalled proposal would require a Chicago crane operators license for any equipment to lift over 1,000 pounds, half the current weight limit. It’s a good thing for Operating Engineers Local 150 that no final vote was taken. If there had been a roll call, the ordinance would surely have…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

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FBI files detail dropped investigation of clout-heavy Chicago-area union

The recently released records regarding the agency’s interest in the late William Dugan, who headed Operating Engineers Local 150, also touch on the union’s clout.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 2022

Is Chuy running away with race for Chicago mayor? Local 150 poll shows he is.

The poll of 700 likely Chicago voters conducted Nov. 10-17 by Impact Research shows U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia leading Mayor Lori Lightfoot by 7 percentage points in Round One and clobbering the incumbent in a runoff.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

Union’s million-dollar commitment to Garcia highlights labor divisions in mayor’s race

The pledge from Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers would increase U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s mayoral campaign fund from $609,000 to about $1.6 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Equipment operators end 7-week strike affecting road projects

Members of Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers ratify a three-year agreement with three companies that produce construction material.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022

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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

Strike could delay road and construction work

About 300 members of Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers have started a walkout against three companies with quarries and other sites in Northern Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022

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