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| | Region 9 News - Amalgamated Local 686 |
 | | First formed in 1943, Local 686 today is a merger of five local unions; Harrison Radiator, Local 686, Norton Laboratories, Local 803, Flintkote, Local 739, Dittmer Gear and Manufacturing, Local 18, and E.H. Ferree, Local 111. |
 | | Local 686 is very active in issues regarding government and community affairs through its standing committees. |
 | | It has representation in the county legislature, the City of Lockport Common Council, a former mayor of the city was a Local 686 member. |
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