More than 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike at 14 U.S. plants

More than 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike at 14 U.S. plants

Oct 14, 2021 by Moneywatch - CBSNews.com

Key Facts

  • October 14, 2021 / 5:22 AM / AP Moline, Illinois — More than 10,000 Deere & Co. workers went on strike Thursday at midnight after "the company failed to present an agreement that met our members' demands and needs," The United Auto Workers union said in statement.
  • "Our members at John Deere strike for the ability to earn a decent living, retire with dignity and establish fair work rules," said Chuck Browning, vice president and director of the UAW's Agricultural Implement Department.
  • “Our members at John Deere strike for the ability to earn a decent living, retire with dignity and establish fair work rules.

  • The contract talks at the Moline, Illinois-based company were unfolding as Deere is expecting to report record profits between $5.7 billion and $5.9 billion this year.

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