by Justin | Jan 5, 2022 | John Deere, UAW Local 79
The State’s Attorneys Office, Rock Island County released its official report on the death of a striking Deere worker in October. Richard Rich, 56, of Moline was killed October 27 after being struck by a car while striking for UAW against Deere and Company near a...
by Justin | Nov 26, 2021 | John Deere, Labor Notes
It’s inspiring to see members in revolt against two-tier at the farm equipment maker John Deere, the hospital chain Kaiser Permanente, the cereal maker Kellogg’s, and the parcel giant UPS. Two-tier isn’t just an unfair idea—it’s also a union-killer.In case your...
by Justin | Nov 25, 2021 | John Deere
Despite union workers being on strike for weeks, Deere & Company saw record profits in this most recent quarter. In a news release Wednesday, the ag giant said $1.283 billion for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2021, or $4.12 per share, compared with net...
by Justin | Nov 23, 2021 | John Deere
Now that John Deere workers have ratified their contract we have stopped fundraising and are writing with a final update about the solidarity fund.
by Justin | Nov 22, 2021 | John Deere
In the midst of a national labor movement, the UAW strike with more than 10,100 John Deere employees stood out, according to experts. Paul Iversen, labor expert at the University of Iowa Labor Center, said the UAW strike will encourage workplaces to unionize. “It’s a...
by Justin | Nov 19, 2021 | John Deere
Union workers say five weeks on the picket line wasn’t as easy as it looked, having to stand out in the cold, rain, or snow. Some say, they’re glad they stuck it out for what they call a ‘fair contract.’ What made all of the difference, they say, was the community...