Just got this beautiful (anonymous) testimony from a John Deere worker:
"We know it's not going to be easy, but we are all ready. This is only 2nd contract for many (a lot of new hires in 2010 & 11). I know I was there 6 years ago. People were angry then. We were ready then..."
"We know it's not going to be easy, but we are all ready. This is only 2nd contract for many (a lot of new hires in 2010 & 11). I know I was there 6 years ago. People were angry then. We were ready then..."
"This time, so much different. There is much more anger. We are tired. We are tired of making pennies. Tired of spending more time in the building then with our family. We have given them so much of our life. So many more are thinking of their future..."
"We have some in their 70s still working for the healthcare. We don't want a 2 tier. They are trying to create a 3 tier. We will not sell out our younger brother and sisters..."
"The meeting... I can't really tell you. What I can tell you is 6 years ago that room was packed. This time. People walking in, voted and walked out. There were very few inside willing to listen to the crap..."
"I have never been a member to a union before the UAW. Many of us have said the last few days has made them the proudest being a member. We are standing strong. I believe we are being heard. This is our time."
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