Deere & Co. workers go on strike after rejecting contract

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — More than 10,000 Deere & Co. workers went on strike Thursday, the first major walkout at the agricultural machinery giant in more than three decades.

The union had said its members would walk off the job if no deal has been reached Wednesday. The vast majority of the union rejected a contract offer earlier this week that would have delivered 5% raises to some workers and 6% raises to others at the Illinois company known for its green tractors.

“The almost one million UAW retirees and active members stand in solidarity with the striking UAW members at John Deere,” UAW President Ray Curry said.

Brad Morris, vice president of labor relations for Deere, said the company is “committed to a favorable outcome for our employees, our communities and everyone involved.” He said Deere wants an agreement that would improve the economic position of all employees.



United Auto Workers picket outside of John Deere Des Moines Works on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Ankeny, Iowa. The Deere workers' strike began at midnight. (Kelsey Kremer /The Des Moines Register via AP)


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[Cryptoad]

1. Fighting for better jobs for everybody,,,,,,!

[cstanleytech]

2. I don't know, an offer of $30 an hour by the company seems reasonable but

of course that is assuming that there is no hidden poison pen clause within the offer.

[walkingman]

3. A perfect time to get their fair share of the enormous profits of Deere.

Pro-union, Pro-America, Pro-gressive.