IUOE Local 150 Leads in Labor Endorsement for Speaker Welch's State Central Run

CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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: 

1. Congressman Danny K. Davis
2. Former Secretary of State Jesse White
3. Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez
4. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon
5. Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey
6. Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson
7. Hillside Mayor Joe Tamburino
8. Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker
9. River Forest President and Committeeperson Cathy Adduci
10. Westchester President Greg Hribal
11. State Representative Kam Buckner
12. State Representative Lisa Davis
13. State Representative Michael Crawford
14. State Representative Margaret Croke
15. State Representative Kelly Cassidy
16. State Representative Kimberly DuBuclet
17. State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado
18. State Representative Marcus Evans
19. State Representative La Shawn Ford
20. State Representative Edgar Gonzalez
21. State Representative Norma Hernandez
22. State Representative Lilian Jiménez
23. State Representative Theresa Mah
24. State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin
25. State Representative Yolonda Morris
26. State Representative and Committeeperson Aarón Ortíz
27. State Representative Jawaharial "Omar" Williams
28. State Representative Sonya Harper
29. State Representative Justin Slaughter
30. State Representative Anne Williams
31. 1st Ward Committeeperson Laura Yepez
32. 2nd Ward Committeeperson Tim Egan
33. 3rd Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Pat Dowell
34. 4th Ward Alderman Lamont Robinson
35. 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee
36. 14th Ward Alderwoman Jeylú Gutiérrez
37. 15th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Ray Lopez
38. 16th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Stephanie Coleman
39. 18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis
40. 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor
41. 22nd Ward Alderman Mike Rodriguez
42. 24th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Monique Scott
43. 25th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Byron Sigcho-Lopez
44. 26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes
45. 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett
46. 34th Ward Alderman Bill Coway
47. 36th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Gilbert Villegas
48. 37th Ward Alderwoman and State Central Committeewoman Emma Mitts
49. 42nd Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Brendan Reilly
50. 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen
51. 43rd Ward Committeeperson Lucy Moog
52. Cook County Commissioner Scott
53. MWRD President Kari Steele
    
    
54. Cicero Township Village President and Committeeperson Larry Dominick
55. Cook County Commissioner and 11th Ward Committeeperson John Daley
56. DNC member Dan Hynes
57. Former State Central Committeewoman Darlena Williams Burnett
58. Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Famer and Former Personal PAC President Terry Cosgrove
59. IUOE Local 150

SOURCE Team Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeperson