strike

Right before CONEXPO 2023, Caterpillar workers unanimously agreed on a six year contract with the equipment manufacturer. Negotiations for this contract started in January, and have come to a tentative close to avoid a labor strike. 

What's in this contract?

Thousands of John Deere employees walked off the job Thursday as part of a nationwide strike. Union officials say about 10,000 workers are demanding a higher pay raise.

Union members rejected a proposed a 5% pay raise in a vote on Monday. Deere officials say talks with United Auto Worker representatives