IUOE Local 150 Leads in Labor Endorsement for Speaker Welch’s State Central Run
CHICAGO— The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 today announced its endorsement of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeperson, citing his strong record of standing with working families and organized labor.
As Speaker of the Illinois House, Welch has been a consistent and reliable partner to labor, advancing policies that protect job standards, expand workforce training opportunities, and ensure union voices are heard in Springfield. His leadership has helped grow Illinois’ economy while strengthening protections for workers across the state.
“Chris Welch has proven time and again that he understands what it takes to protect working families and grow Illinois’ economy,” said Jim Sweeney. “As Speaker, he has stood shoulder to shoulder with labor to strengthen job standards, expand workforce training, and ensure union members have a seat at the table. IUOE Local 150 proudly endorses Chris Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeperson.”
IUOE Local 150 represents thousands of skilled operating engineers across Illinois and is committed to supporting leaders who share its values of fairness, opportunity, and economic growth for working people.
As Congressman Danny Davis prepares to retire from public service, a broad and diverse group of leaders is now calling for Welch to represent the diverse 7th District on the Democratic Party of Illinois’ State Central Committee.
Welch’s full endorsement list includes:
Congressman Danny K. Davis
Former Secretary of State Jesse White
Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon
Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson
Hillside Mayor Joe Tamburino
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker
River Forest President and Committeeperson Cathy Adduci
Westchester President Greg Hribal
State Representative Kam Buckner
State Representative Lisa Davis
State Representative Michael Crawford
State Representative Margaret Croke
State Representative Kelly Cassidy
State Representative Kimberly DuBuclet
State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado
State Representative Marcus Evans
State Representative La Shawn Ford
State Representative Edgar Gonzalez
State Representative Norma Hernandez
State Representative Lilian Jiménez
State Representative Theresa Mah
State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin
State Representative Yolonda Morris
State Representative and Committeeperson Aarón Ortíz
State Representative Jawaharial “Omar” Williams
State Representative Sonya Harper
State Representative Justin Slaughter
State Representative Anne Williams
1st Ward Committeeperson Laura Yepez
2nd Ward Committeeperson Tim Egan
3rd Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Pat Dowell
4th Ward Alderman Lamont Robinson
11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee
14th Ward Alderwoman Jeylú Gutiérrez
15th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Ray Lopez
16th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Stephanie Coleman
18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis
20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor
22nd Ward Alderman Mike Rodriguez
24th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Monique Scott
25th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Byron Sigcho-Lopez
26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes
27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett
34th Ward Alderman Bill Coway
36th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Gilbert Villegas
37th Ward Alderwoman and State Central Committeewoman Emma Mitts
42nd Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Brendan Reilly
43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen
43rd Ward Committeeperson Lucy Moog
Cook County Commissioner Scott
MWRD President Kari Steele
Cicero Township Village President and Committeeperson Larry Dominick
Cook County Commissioner and 11th Ward Committeeperson John Daley
DNC member Dan Hynes
Former State Central Committeewoman Darlena Williams Burnett
Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Famer and Former Personal PAC President Terry Cosgrove
IUOE Local 150