This Year I’m Thankful for the Revolt Against Two-Tier
It’s inspiring to see members in revolt against two-tier at the farm equipment maker John Deere, the hospital chain Kaiser Permanente, the cereal maker Kellogg’s, and the parcel giant UPS. Two-tier isn’t just an unfair idea—it’s also a union-killer.In case your…
John Deere sees record profits in 4th quarter despite UAW strike
Despite union workers being on strike for weeks, Deere & Company saw record profits in this most recent quarter. In a news release Wednesday, the ag giant said $1.283 billion for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2021, or $4.12 per share, compared with net…
Final Update on John Deere Strike Fundraiser
Now that John Deere workers have ratified their contract we have stopped fundraising and are writing with a final update about the solidarity fund.
UAW strike against John Deere plays a role in national “strike wave”
In the midst of a national labor movement, the UAW strike with more than 10,100 John Deere employees stood out, according to experts. Paul Iversen, labor expert at the University of Iowa Labor Center, said the UAW strike will encourage workplaces to unionize. “It’s a…