By BRENT MARTIN
The Northwest Missouri Labor Council has elected Zack Dunn as President.
The council also elected Daniel Robinson as Vice President, stating the elections usher in a new era of leadership focused on rebuilding worker power and strengthening the voice of organized labor across northwest Missouri.
The elections come after the death of Mike Veale in August. Veale served as President of the Northwest Missouri Labor Council for the last 11 years.
“Mike was a courageous leader who stood shoulder to shoulder with members of the community. He never hesitated to jump in and offer his help whenever the need arose. Mike was a kind man and a strong leader,” Jake Hummel, President of the Missouri AFL-CIO, said in a written statement. “Mike has left big shoes to fill and I’m confident Zack’s leadership will carry that commitment forward.”
Dunn now serves as Government Affairs Director for the Missouri and Kansas Laborers District Council of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA). Dunn, a Savannah native, began his career in 2018 as Regional Field Director during Missouri’s historic campaign to defeat “right-to-work” legislation. Under his leadership, Northwest Missouri organized 200 volunteers who knocked on more than 15,000 doors and delivered victories in 16 of 17 counties on Election Day.
“This is about rebuilding strength from the ground up,” Dunn said in a written statement. “Northwest Missouri has always had a proud union history. From the men and women who built our roads, bridges, and schools to the workers who keep our communities running today. We’re going to honor that legacy by building an organization that fights for all working people, union and non-union alike.”
The Northwest Missouri Labor Council, an affiliate of the Missouri AFL-CIO, represents union members across eleven counties. The Council brings together labor unions, trade organizations, and community allies who collectively advocate for fair wages, strong benefits, and the dignity of work.
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