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Members of IAM Local 459 have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year labor agreement with DeZURIK Inc., securing major wage increases, improved healthcare contributions, and significant contract protections in what union leaders are calling a major victory for the membership.
Read moreWEST PLAINS, Mo., May 23, 2026 — Members of IAM Local 2782 at Leonardo DRS have voted today to reject the company’s latest contract offer, reaffirming their dedication to win a fair agreement that reflects the critical nature of the work they perform every day for the U.S. military. The nearly 300 IAM members locked out
Read moreWEST PLAINS, Mo., May 19, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is blasting Leonardo DRS for bargaining in bad faith and is calling on the company to immediately end its lockout of more than 285 IAM Local 2782 (District 9) members in West Plains, Mo., and return to the table
Read moreIAM District 77 will return to the Street Machine Nationals at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this summer, with Locals 459 and 737 supporting the effort. The annual event, held on July 17-19, 2026, attracts thousands of car enthusiasts and families from across the region to celebrate classic cars, hot rods, and custom builds. IAM members
Read moreWEST PLAINS, Mo., May 11, 2026 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is calling on Leonardo DRS to immediately end its lockout of more than 285 IAM Local 2782 (District 9) members in West Plains, Mo., and return to the bargaining table with a commitment to reach a fair agreement
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