UAW Rejects Extension of Deere's 2021 Contract
The union said the company’s proposal did not address job security as about 10,000 Deere workers await new talks.
- On Sunday, United Auto Workers members at John Deere rejected a proposed two-year contract extension, choosing instead to wait for full negotiations scheduled for next fall.
- Deere officials argued the extension provided "added stability and certainty" for the company, while UAW leadership claimed the proposal failed to address member concerns, "especially job security" for the 10,000 employees represented.
- While Deere reported a net income projection of roughly $5 billion on Thursday, approximately 1,200 production employees remain on layoff amid the ongoing agricultural downturn.
- The current collective agreement remains in effect through October 2027, and Deere and the UAW will return to the bargaining table next fall to begin new negotiations.
- Demand for equipment "remains well below 2021 levels," and the outlook for a significant recovery remains uncertain as competitive pressures continue to shape company decisions.
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