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Monday, July 25, 2011  After 10 months of having members of local 48G locked out by Roquette America, Keokuk mayor Tom Marion says it's good to get the workers back on the job.

Friday, July 22, 2011  KHQA's Jim Whitfield received a sign from a 48G union member that things did not look so good following voting Friday.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Roquette America would like to share the following statement concerning the negotiation sessions with BCTGM Local 48G.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Keokuk's Roquette plant and its union employees soon will take another shot at coming to a contract agreement.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  Roquette's locked out union members held a labor rally asking for the Wisconsin protestors to join their fight Saturday.  This marks the third time the group's rallied during the six months it's been locked out.

Friday, February 25, 2011  Roquette budges on health care benefits.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  240 copies of Roquette’s latest proposal are available to union to encourage contract ratification and end lock-out.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  The Lee County Board of Supervisors has weighed in on the Roquette lockout.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Roquette's president and CEO sent the letter to clarify the company's core contract proposals.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  The union representing the locked out workers of Roquette America says it's upset with the bargaining process.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Next meeting set between Roquette America and Union 48G.

Monday, November 08, 2010  KHQA's Brooke Hasch spoke with Keokuk Mayor Tom Marion about a meeting held about the Roquette lockout.

Saturday, October 30, 2010  Iowa Governor Chet Culver makes a stop at Roquette America.

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Hundreds march to show community their unity.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Local 48G Union President Steve Underwood says the union is willing to continue to work towards an agreement with Roquette.