WATERLOO – Union members from Linn and Johnson County on Friday delivered about 9,000 pounds of food, supplies and necessities to John Deere workers on strike in Waterloo.
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As the strike of Deere & Co. enters its third week, one of the issues facing the company and the picketing UAW workers is safety in the workplace.
A Polk County judge refused to impose limits on picketing outside Ankeny plant, but restrictions remain in Davenport.
Striking UAW workers say a judge’s order that is limiting their picketing activities outside a Davenport plant was issued improperly.
Judge grants injunction limiting picket line activities
Deere and Co. and Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America representatives headed back to the negotiating table on Monday.
A look back at what’s been in the news in Iowa in the past week
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.
GOP leaders criticize ’politically motivated’ complaint
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