According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.
Eric Hodson reports that a July 6, 7:04 p.m. post on the UAW 450 Members Facebook page provided additional details as shared to their members. "Today, Local Union Presidents and Shop Chairpersons met with UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson. During that meeting, we were informed that John Deere has proposed extending our current collective bargaining agreement by an additional two years, moving the expiration date to October 31, 2029.
This proposal was initiated entirely by the company. It was not requested by the UAW, and it is not the result of contract negotiations.
Under the company’s proposal, the existing contract language would remain unchanged. All current wages, benefits, and contractual provisions would stay in place, with the following exceptions:
- A 4% General Wage Increase (GWI) effective November 1, 2026
- A 4% General Wage Increase (GWI) effective November 1, 2027
- The scheduled lump-sum payment would move to November 1, 2028
- Employees would receive a $3,000 ratification bonus if the proposal is approved
At this time, Vice President Dickerson is gathering additional information and addressing questions that have been raised."
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