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  • Midwest August 22, 2016

    Iowa Machinists at American Ordnance Strike to Keep Health Care, Pensions & Fair Wages

    IAM Local 1010 members employed at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, IA, walked off the job Tuesday as they continue negotiations with American Ordnance for a fair contract. In a move to save their health care, wages and pensions, more than 230 IAM Local 1010 members employed at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant

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  • Midwest July 16, 2016

    IAM Midwest Territory ‘Rides for Guides’ Raises $40k for Guide Dogs

    The IAM Midwest Territory’s 8th Annual “Rides for Guides” Classic Car Show brought an impressive lineup of wheels and engines to IAM District 9 in Bridgeton, MO. The IAM Midwest Territory’s 8th Annual “Rides for Guides” Motorcycle Poker Run and Classic Car Show together raised over $40k to benefit Guide Dogs of America. The events,

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  • Midwest June 30, 2016

    Missouri IAM Local 837A Member Wins Midwest Territory Logo Contest

    IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber presents IAM Local 837A, Hazelwood, MO, member Daniel Forbes a plaque and $200 check for winning the Midwest Territory Logo and Slogan Contest. The IAM Midwest Territory congratulates IAM Local 837A, Hazelwood, MO, member Daniel Forbes on winning the IAM Midwest Territory Logo and Slogan contest.

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  • Midwest June 10, 2016

    IAM Midwest Territory Mourns Retired District 10 DBR Tom Lesch

    IAM District 10 sadly announces the passing of a true friend of labor, retired Directing Business Representative Thomas Lesch. Lesch passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife and friend, Darlene. Tom had a distinguished career with District 10 which spanned four decades. He began his membership

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  • Midwest June 8, 2016

    IAM District 9 Gives Voice to Missouri Railway Transportation Drivers

    The IAM welcomes more than 60 new members from the St. Louis and Springfield, MO areas after two successful campaigns with railroad transportation company RailCrew Xpress. The new IAM members are drivers for the company, which transports engine crews to, from and within local rail yards, in more than 100 locations throughout the United States.

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