MECCA Des Plaines Public Works Union

11/29/2025

The Public Works Department has a snow & ice operation underway. Please drive safely.

11/28/2025

Snow is in the forecast for this weekend

When a snowstorm is happening, it's crucial to avoid parking on the street to allow snow plows to easily clear the roads, preventing traffic disruptions and ensuring efficient snow removal operations. If you park on the street please move your vehicle off the street till the snow removal operation is completed.

Also might be helpful to move your leaves back onto the parkway and off the street for the weekend.

03/18/2025

No amount of money can fix a toxic environment.

But this can…

Thanks to my friend Dora Vanourek for this one!

The right leader.

A great culture isn’t built on perks or pay raises.
It’s built on daily actions.

Here’s how to create a workplace where people actually want to be:

1. Make it safe to fail
↳ Share your own mistakes and focus on learning

2. Notice the small wins
↳ Recognise daily efforts, not just quarterly results

3. Trust people with their time
↳ Stop questioning when someone needs a personal day

4. Respect energy levels
↳ Stop scheduling heavy meetings at 4PM

5. Give time for side projects
↳ The next big innovation starts as an experiment

6. Let people choose their projects
↳ Passion drives better results than assignments

7. Value people first
↳ Kindness and respect create loyalty money can't buy

When you take care of your people,
Your people take care of you.

03/06/2025

Thinking of our Public Works Brother and an even better friend Jimmy Bradley, we will miss you!!!

03/03/2025

Jimmy Bradley III, 67, life long resident of Des Plaines passed away on February 24, 2025.

Jim graduated from Maine West High School in 1976.

He was a dedicated public works employee for the City of Des Plaines where he retired in March, 2024 after 20 years of service.

Jimmy worked on the asphalt crew, where he mastered the lute and never forgot to clean up afterwards with his favorite broom. He also loved to sing as we were working and everyone who was on the crew will remember the Jimmy dance at the beginning of every pave job.

Jimmy was dedicated to his snow plow route, making sure the streets behind City Hall stayed clear and safe.

Jim was a Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast. Spooky Town won’t be the same without him.

Some of Jimmys favorite quotes:

“Why are we even here”
“A clean hole is a happy hole” (referring to potholes)

Jimmy, you will truly be missed by everyone.

01/05/2025

Snow is in the forecast for today.

When a snowstorm is happening, it's crucial to avoid parking on the street to allow snow plows to easily clear the roads, preventing traffic disruptions and ensuring efficient snow removal operations. If you park on the street please move your vehicle off the street till the snow removal operation is completed.

12/22/2024

Elk Grove Village Hall, also known as the Charles Zettek Municipal Complex, (Journal file photo) Elk Grove Village trustees approved a $5.65 million purchase and sale agreement for a 71,000 sq. ft. former tennis club at 1650 Howard St. to serve as a third public works building for the village. In Au...

11/25/2024