@Local150
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Chicago Trib confirmed the core issue: QSL workers never got a secret-ballot union election. After Local 150 filed an election petition, QSL recognized the ILA instead of letting workers vote. Backroom recognition isn't democracy. Let the workers vote. #QSL #JusticeForWorkers
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@chicagotribuneJul 5
Labor strife at Chicago’s port comes with political implications for Mayor Brandon Johnson chicagotribune.com/2026/07/0…

Labor strife at Chicago’s port comes with political implications for Mayor Brandon Johnson

Labor strife at Chicago’s port comes with political implications for Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
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Data centers are the internet’s engine room, the physical infrastructure that makes every digital thing you do possible. Chances are that a good chunk of your life relies on data centers, and has for a long time. So, why the sudden outrage? kiteandkeymedia.com/videos/w…

Are Data Centers Wasting Water and Raising Electric Bills?

America is living in the age of data centers. One problem: Americans hate data centers. Is that outrage justified?

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The planned Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility is important for many reasons, but one often overlooked is workforce development. Our Michael Lingl spoke at the city’s hearing this week, saying huge projects like this provide opportunity & train the next generation of workers.
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Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 16
Natural gas is embracing innovation for a cleaner, brighter future. #NaturalGas #CleanEnergy #Sustainability
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Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 19
Natural gas is an affordable and eco-friendly choice. By utilizing the power of natural gas, we can reduce energy waste and keep costs down. #NaturalGas #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableEnergy
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Northwest Indiana is ready to build what’s next—and it has the skilled workforce to make it happen. Local 150 Financial Secretary David Fagan highlights how operating engineers are helping power major development across the Region. Read more here.
nwi.com@nwiOct 18
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 stands ready to help keep the momentum going with the highly skilled workforce that all major developments need to thrive in Indiana. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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What is the total jobs impact of the planned $57 billion in data center investment in Illinois over the next decade? ⬇️
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📢 The latest International Operating Engineer magazine is online! Learn about high-speed rail, data center jobs, and trade issues. READ IT NOW! iuoe.org/iuoe-news/iuoe-late… #IUOE #OperatingEngineerMagazine
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🎉420,615 strong! We are proud to announce that the IUOE has reached a new record membership level: 420,615 members. This milestone shows our unity, strength, and commitment to building industries, supporting families, and creating opportunities. #OperatingEngineers #UnionStrong
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We’re all in favor of guidelines on new data center construction. In fact, we’ve pushed for them. Responsible construction is paramount. But a flat-out moratorium is a lose-lose for everyone. Crains: chicagobusiness.com/politics…

Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratorium

The mayor’s proposed yearlong pause is drawing opposition from the same powerful coalition that helped stall earlier pieces of his environmental agenda.

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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 2
Think pipelines can’t handle extreme weather? With 2.8 million miles of pipelines nationwide, natural gas delivers reliable energy to communities, even when conditions are toughest. #NaturalGas #ExtremeWeather
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This week, IUOE leaders from 16 states united at the North Central Conference, driving progress and championing our members. #IUOE #TradeUnion #UnionStrong
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Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 5
As natural gas grows its consumer base, less energy is wasted. #NaturalGas #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableEnergy
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We looked at 75 completed and ongoing projects, and integrated industry-standard economic modeling to forecast potential impacts of $57 billion in planned data center projects across our state over the next decade. Here’s what we found: dailyherald.com/20261005/bus…

What does the data say about data centers?

People everywhere are talking about data centers, the high-tech facilities that house our nations growing digital infrastructure. Illinois is a Top 10 state for data centers, with a history dating...

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Check out President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney's October Report available now on our website! local150.org/presidents-corn… #IUOE #1U #Unions

TURNING UNION SUPPORT INTO LOCAL 150 POWER - IUOE Local 150 | International Union Of Operating...

President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney reports on work for the season throughout all of the union's industries.

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NEW REPORT: Data Center Buildout Could Create 120K Jobs in Illinois by 2035 More from Capito News Illinois: capitolnewsillinois.com/news…

Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary

Illinois data centers could create 121,000 jobs but raise electric bills as lawmakers weigh new industry regulations.

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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCSep 23
Natural gas plays a crucial role in helping Illinois meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets by providing efficient and lower-emission energy. #NaturalGas #GreenhouseGasReduction #IllinoisEnergy
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Heavy lifting: This boulder aficionado helped unearth a 50-ton rock at O'Hare chicagotribune.com/2026/09/2…

Heavy lifting: This boulder aficionado helped unearth a 50-ton rock at O’Hare

Over the last two decades, the 45-year-old excavator operator has amassed a collection of several hundred rocks. But none are as large as the one dug up at O’Hare.

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Local 150 & Phoenix Construction have reached an agreement to support local jobs & advance Project Maize in Michigan City. As Phase II begins, Local 150 members are ready to bring their “superior skill(s), training, & professionalism” to deliver lasting value for NW Indiana.
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The Data Center boom is an opportunity for historic investment in our regional power grid. III FFC Executive Director talks policy & power with CBS News ⬇️
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCSep 18
Most homes have 2–3 natural gas appliances, keeping life reliable, efficient, and affordable. #NaturalGas #HomeAppliances #EnergyEfficiency
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