A strike by over 10,000 workers at John Deere manufacturing facilities has entered its fourth week as the workers reject a proposed deal with management. The deal was rejected by a margin of 55% to 45% in a vote on November 2nd.
The workers have been on strike since Oct. 14, when the members of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), voted to strike following a contentious negotiation on a new contract. At issue were the pensions and benefits for Deere workers, specifically the separate tracks of benefits for workers hired at different times.