03/31/2026
After 42 years of service, Darby McCloskey is retiring, and it’s hard to put into words what that truly means.
Darby didn’t just work for Local 200… he dedicated his life to it.
From his early days as a steward at Windsor Aluminum, it didn’t take long for the plant floor to recognize what kind of person he was. The membership rallied behind him and elected him Plant Chair, a role he carried with strength, fairness, and credibility.
When the Local needed a steady, trusted hand in benefits, Darby stepped up once again, serving at TMEP and later at WEPA, always making sure members were taken care of when they needed it most.
And when the entire membership needed leadership, integrity, and calm in the storm, Darby answered the call as Secretary-Treasurer.
He didn’t just balance the books; he rebuilt the foundation.
He didn’t just manage a building, he made it a place people could count on.
And he didn’t just hold a position, he became a steady, reassuring voice for the President and for every member who walked through those doors.
Darby was always there.
Setting up.
Pitching in.
Cooking hot dogs.
Making Christmas happen for the kids of Local 200.
Doing the work that often goes unseen …but never unappreciated.
That’s who he is.
A worker.
A leader.
A union man through and through.
And if you’ve spent any time around Darby… you’ll know he probably did most of it with a cigarette not too far away, somehow keeping everything running smoothly at the same time.
Darby, your impact on Local 200 will be felt for years to come.
Thank you for your 42 years of dedication, leadership, and heart.
Enjoy every minute of your retirement; you’ve more than earned it.
You will be missed
