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After overwhelmingly voting down a contract Sunday night, the UAW recalled its bargaining committee, effectively ending negotiations, and set a hard strike deadline of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.

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.

Guided state employees union since 2005

Opponents trash bill as “kick in the teeth”

GOP leaders criticize ’politically motivated’ complaint