Amidst the most profitable year ever for the John Deere company, workers go on strike

Workers are striking for the first time in over 30 years.

John Deere factory tour and testing in Augusta, Georgia.
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John Deere factory tour and testing in Augusta, Georgia.
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Amidst the most profitable year ever for the John Deere company, workers go on strike

Workers are striking for the first time in over 30 years.

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Workers at John Deere plants are saying no to “two-tier systems” they say disadvantage newer hires. Reset checks in with a reporter for the latest on the labor strike and what impact this could have on Illinois’ potential to lure electric car manufacturing to the state.

GUESTS: John Pletz, Crain’s Chicago Business reporter

Reid Thompson, Central Illinois farmer