by UAWD Steering Committee | Nov 19, 2021 | John Deere, UAWD Mutual Aid Fund
The strikers are victorious! Now that the contract is ratified and we have stopped fundraising, we are writing with a final update about the solidarity fund. But first, thank you for your solidarity. It has meant a lot to us and to thousands of UAW members on strike...
by Justin | Nov 18, 2021 | John Deere
“More than 10,000 workers at John Deere will end a five-week strike and return to work after voting nearly two-to-one in favor of an offer very similar to one they rejected at the start of this month. The United Auto Workers union announced Wednesday that 61% of...
by Justin | Nov 18, 2021 | John Deere
By a vote of 61% to 39%, UAW John Deere members ratified the agreement, which includes an $8,500 signing bonus; 20% increase in wages over the lifetime of the contract with 10% this year; return of Cost of Living adjustments; three 3% lump sum payments; enhanced...
by Justin | Nov 16, 2021 | John Deere
“Economically, things have fallen John Deere’s way over the last contracts,” the retiree said. “This time, everything is different. [John Deere] is short of help, and they’ve got lots of orders for machinery that they can’t fill, and everybody is looking for...
by Justin | Nov 15, 2021 | John Deere
Most Iowans support the United Auto Worker members who are on strike from John Deere. That’s according to a new Des Moines/Register Mediacom Iowa poll. Of those surveyed, 58 percent said they mostly side with the union members, while 16 percent said they mostly sided...
by Justin | Nov 12, 2021 | John Deere
Though the company offered raises and concession on health care and retirement, the union is standing firm. And so far, the public is behind them. Dozens of businesses contributed discounted meals, drinks, haircuts, chiropractic services, fishing gear, and even a free...
