John Deere Calls Back 375 Quad Cities Workers

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    "title": "John Deere Calls Back 375 Quad Cities Workers - AGDAILY",
    "excerpt": "John Deere is bringing more than 375 employees back to work at its Quad Cities operations, but the United Auto Workers says the move falls well short of what the union wants to see ahead of contract negotiations in 2027. The company announced Monday that 150 employees will return to Seeding and Cylinder Operations in Moline, Illinois, while approximately 225 will return to Harvester Works in East Moline. Deere says the latest callbacks bring the number of employees it has hired or brought back across Iowa and Illinois to more than 800 since January. According to Deere, the additional workers will help build dealer inventory ahead of upcoming planting and harvest cycles while supporting the company’s longer-term production plans. “Planning ahead is part of our commitment to customers and our manufacturing workforce,” Deere spokesperson Dustin Lemmon said. “We’re pleased to welcome experienced team members back to our Quad Cities operations. Their skills and craftsmanship directly support the quality equipment our farmers and contractors depend on. Our focus remains on serving customers while continuing to work constructively with our workforce and union partners.” The callbacks come after a period of significant workforce reductions at Deere facilities and as labor tensions remain in the background. AgWeb reported that Deere’s 2025 layoffs included 238 workers at facilities in...",
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