John Deere Workers Reject Proposed Extension of UAW Contract
UAW members at John Deere rejected a proposal to extend their collective bargaining agreement through 2029. Union leaders cited job security concerns, saying 1,600 employees remain laid off as Deere outsources some work, and argued the company’s offer failed to address those issues. The rejection follows profit of nearly $5 billion last year, buybacks of $1.1 billion, and $1.7 billion in 2025 dividends, with talks set to resume before the 2027 expiration.