Union members voted down a contract presented by negotiators for the United Auto Workers and John Deere. Union members cast their votes on the deal Tuesday. Nationally, the vote was 55% against the agreement, with 45% in support of it. In Dubuque, the vote was 63% against and 37% in favor of the deal. That means the strike will continue at John Deere locations. According to a report, the deal would have given raises throughout the duration of the contract. The first year had a 10 percent raise, with 5 percent increases in years 3 and 5 – as well as smaller raises in years 2, 4 and 6. Union officials said the contract had no changes regarding healthcare and there still appears to be some disagreement over retirement benefits.
Union Votes No On Proposal, Strike At John Deere Continues
Nov 3, 2021 | 3:16 PM

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