COMMUNITY wage discrimination and the exploitation of workers in the U.S. labor market thread LATEST: Kellogg Strike

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Bourbon producer signals intent to hire replacement workers after weeks of union strike

Declaring an impasse in contract talks with striking union workers, global spirits producer Heaven Hill said Monday it will start hiring permanent replacement workers for bottling and warehouse operations in Kentucky.

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Desperate for Workers, Restaurants Turn to Robots

When Florida gave restaurants the green light to reopen indoor dining earlier this year, restaurateurs like Carlos Gazitua were euphoric. They hoped it would resuscitate their businesses, many of which were on life-support after the shutdown. But they quickly learned it was tough to coax workers...

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smdh

 

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They're making progress

John Deere doubles wage increases, boosts retirement benefits in second offer to striking UAW workers

Striking union members across Iowa will vote on the contract Tuesday. About 10,100 UAW members have been on strike since Oct. 14.

www.desmoinesregister.com

In its latest offer, Deere & Co. executives doubled wage increases and boosted future retirement payments for United Auto Workers members.

An outline of a new contract between the company and the union released Sunday afternoon shows that 10,100 striking UAW members will receive 10% wage increases, compared to what they made earlier this year. That's up from a 5% or 6% increase that Deere offered in an earlier proposal, which nine out of 10 union members rejected Oct. 10.

The company will also continue its pension program for new hires, which Deere was going to cut under the prior agreement. And, compared to that agreement, the new proposal pays a higher rate for future retired workers. A 25-year employee would see an extra $150 a month.

At the same time, several UAW members said they felt the company owed them big raises after they worked through the COVID-19 pandemic, with executives telling them they were "essential" employees. The strike also comes as Deere and other manufacturers struggle to find enough workers.

The lowest level Deere employees covered in the contract, such as foundry product, would see their hourly wages immediately increase from $20.12 to $22.13. The highest level workers, such as electricians, would see hourly wages rise from $30.04 to $33.05.

The contract also promises lump sum payments to workers when they retire. Employees who stay with the company for 10 to 24 years will get $37,500. Workers who stay at least 25 years will get $50,000.

In addition, Deere agreed to put another five-figure sum in an account for workers when they retire. If workers approve the new contract, the company will give employees an extra $2,000 for each year they've worked at the company. A 25-year worker will see an extra $50,000.

I was disgusted when I read this part.

The strike, which began Oct. 14, is the first that the UAW has called against Deere since 1986. The action came as the company celebrates record profits, with executives expecting Deere to earn $5.7 billion to $5.9 billion for the fiscal year that ends Monday. CEO John May's pay increased 160% in 2020, to $15.6 million.

 

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Good for them.

Im curious what percentage of each of those sectors/companies are black

 

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Bruh who are these new nigga managers. All good managers ive had at least had the good sense to hook you up if they know they bout to ask you to do extra. Throw some extra hrs on your time card or bring some food or something. Who tf are these niggas man expecting ppl to go above and beyond for absolutely nothing.

 

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Bruh who are these new nigga managers. All good managers ive had at least had the good sense to hook you up if they know they bout to ask you to do extra. Throw some extra hrs on your time card or bring some food or something. Who tf are these niggas man expecting ppl to go above and beyond for absolutely nothing.

I never had a “good” manager :/

 

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I never had a “good” manager :/

I've had 2. Once I realized how im supposed to be treated at work it was no turning back.

 

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I've had 2. Once I realized how im supposed to be treated at work it was no turning back.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! this is so important

 

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