Local enforces contract seniority Photo courtesy of Ft. Wayne 19M Ft. Wayne 19M leaders present a reparation check from Colwell-General to member Robert Little, who was laid off out of seniority in May 2001 when a less senior person worked through June 2001. The company announced in January 2001 that operations would be consolidated in Kendallville, Ind., affecting 80 Local 19M workers. From left are: Local 19M Pres. Mike Deck, Specialty Vice Pres. Jackie Dawn, Little, and executive board Chairman Joe Bleakney. Local 19M officials are pursuing a range of issues as a result of the negotiated closing agreement. [back to top] Copyright ©1997-2006 GCC/IBT, 1900 L St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone: (202) 462-1400. Fax: (202) 721-0600. Comments? Contact the webmessenger.