Cn Hlogo 63d0154766b57UAW workers at two CNH Industrial plants in Racine, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Iowa, reached an agreement over a new labor contract, ending a strike that has been ongoing since last May.
Reuters reports that the contract, which was voted on as an improved "last, best, and final offer" by CNH Industrial workers, included wage increases, shift premium increases, classification upgrades, and other improvements, according to the UAW.
The UAW, which represents more than 1,000 hourly workers at the two plants, did not disclose details of the vote. CNH Industrial is the parent of Case Construction Equipment.
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Source: Reuters
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