Laborers Local 159

This past week we lost our brother Jayden Taber. Jayden left a big impact on our union and job sites in a short amount of time, the type of laborer you were glad to see pull up on the jobsite, the type of laborer you were happy to have next to you in a concrete pour, the type of laborer you knew was going to be a a bright part of a day filled with tough tasks. You couldn't overcome this battle, but now you can rest easy brother.

ADDICTION is something we all deal with. Be it ourselves, family members or co workers. LiUNA has help. Through our LEAN program we are here We care. Take the first step. REACH OUT

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Obituary for Jayden N. Taber at Reed Funeral Home Jayden N. Taber, 30, of Monticello, passed away at 1054 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026. Celebration of Life services will be 500 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Don Lusk officiating. Visitation will be from 300 - 500 p.m. Saturday. Memorials are suggested

What's going on here? Oh, you know, Just some bad ass LiUNA 159'ers pouring another section of concrete on the $75 million Brush College Road project on the east side of Decatur/building America!

New 2026 Prevailing Wage Rates are now in effect, making this a good time to remind Illinois workers and union leaders: if you believe the proper wage isn't being paid on a publicly funded project, my office is here to help.

I always urge trade groups, labor organizations, contractors, and workers alike: if you see something that doesn't look right, don't ignore it. Report it to my office so we can investigate.

As Illinois' chief fiscal and accountability officer, my office is the last line of defense to ensure workers are paid what they've earned. If you have concerns, file an inquiry with us online.

We'll hold bad actors accountable—because hardworking Illinois workers deserve every dollar they've earned.

https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html

Local 159 Business Manager Josh McElravy had the honor of presenting proud 159'er retiree Rich Watts his 50 year gold membership card this morning. Rich, we thank you for your service to our great Union, and we thank you for continuing to be a part of its legacy! Congratulations!

REMINDER: the July union meeting is tonight at 6:30 PM at local 159 in Decatur. Attendance is mandatory for apprentices. See ya tonight.
We will have pizza at the meeting.

Illinois Laborers' & Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program - Illinois Laborers' & Contractors Program The Illinois Laborers' & Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund is sponsored by the Illinois Laborers' District Councils in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors of Illinois, Central Illinois Builders of AGC, Southern Illinois Builders of AGC, Northern Illinois Builders of....

DO NOT PATRONIZE!

Both Dunkin' Donuts locations in Decatur have been remodeled using non-union labor. As union members we can spend our money at establishments that put our union brothers and sisters to work on their projects! Solidarity!