Articles Tagged: John Deere

Judge grants injunction limiting picket line activities

Iowa’s elected leaders mostly struck hopeful tones, while not favoring either John Deere or its striking workers, when commenting on the ongoing labor dispute Monday.

Deere and Co. and Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America representatives headed back to the negotiating table on Monday.

The strike, depending on how long it lasts, could hurt supply chains already struggling through the pandemic.

UAW men and women walked picket lines at Deere facilities in Davenport, East Moline and Milan, Ill. It was the first major strike by Deere workers since 1986 — and that one lasted 163 days.

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.

As workers prepare to picket for the first time in decades, here’s a look back at the union’s previous showdowns with the agricultural manufacturer.

A looming strike at Deere & Co. would affect workers in three states, including thousands in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

According to a Facebook post from UAW Local 74, which represents workers from the Ottumwa facility, nearly 87% of workers rejected the company's offer. Also, UAW Local 74 said negotiations will continue, with a hard deadline of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. If the company doesn't improve its offer, a strike will commence.

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