Thousands of Deere workers belonging to the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) voted on Nov. 17 to end a month-long strike that has disrupted the equipment manufacturer’s production at more than a dozen manufacturing facilities.
By a vote of 61% to 39%, Deere workers supported a proposed contract with Deere management. The new contract included several improvements over previous offers, including a 20% increase in lifetime wages with 10% this year alone, a reinstatement of cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), and improved retirement options.