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JOHN DEERE, UAW REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT, STRIKE CONTINUES UNTIL VOTE IS TAKEN
Nov. 1, 2021
by Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register
The United Auto Workers International and Deere & Co. have reached a tentative new contract, which could lead to the end of a strike that began more than two weeks ago.
UAW Vice President and Director of the Agricultural Implement Department Chuck Browning said in a statement that the agreement includes "enhanced economic gains." The union said it will not release details of the contract until members can meet and review the agreement.
The union added that its 10,100 Deere employees will remain on strike at least until a vote on the contract. The UAW did not say when that vote might occur.
UAW Local 450, which represents about 1,000 workers in Ankeny, posted on Facebook that members "should" see a summary of the new contract at noon Sunday, with a ratification vote coming Tuesday.
"We want to thank the UAW bargaining team and striking UAW members and their families for the sacrifices they have made to achieve these gains," said UAW President Ray Curry.
A Deere spokesperson declined to comment on the contract, other than to confirm that the two sides reached a deal.
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