'They have a right to strike,' Pres. Biden says about workers in several states striking to demand more from employers. 'And they have a right to demand higher wages.'
United Auto Workers union members in 14 locations went on strike against the farm and construction equipment maker over a contract dispute one week after 1,400 Kellogg's workers walked off the job.MOLINE, Ill. -- More than 10,000 Deere & Co. workers went on strike Thursday, the first major walkout at the agricultural machinery giant in more than three decades.
“We will keep working day and night to understand our employees’ priorities and resolve this strike, while also keeping our operations running for the benefit of all those we serve,” Morris said. The union dropped off a metal barrel and firewood to keep workers warm in preparation for a demonstration that is expected to continues for 24 hours a day, the Quad-City Times reported. Workers began picketing at several other Deere plants — including at its large operation in Waterloo, Iowa — Thursday morning around when the first shift would normally arrive.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said workers have a lot of leverage to bargain with right now because of the ongoing worker shortages.
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