MOUNT PLEASANT – U.S. Labor Secretary Martin (Marty) Walsh was reportedly involved in talks that ultimately ended a lengthy labor dispute between two United Auto Workers (UAW) locals and CNH Industrial. The strike, involving factories at Mount Pleasant and Burlington, Iowa, ended with the announcement that UAW members had ratified a new, four-year contract on […]
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Union votes no, CNH Industrial says operations continue
MOUNT PLEASANT — When the votes were tallied, a majority of striking CNH Industrial workers rejected the company’s latest offer. In response, company representatives said they were disappointed and confirmed operations would continue at its Burlington, Iowa, and Mount Pleasant locations. Workers voted 45 percent for the contract and 55 percent against, according to a […]
Solidarity Day for UAW on Dec. 17 accepts donations for CNH workers
MOUNT PLEASANT — Workers at Case-New Holland (CNH) have been on strike since the spring of 2022. To support members of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 180, a Solidarity Day event is being held on Dec. 17 at 3323 Kearney Ave. Solidarity Day From 2 to 3 p.m., donations of children’s gifts, non-perishable food items, […]