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Federal farm wage rates shifted this month across the Pacific Northwest. Washington saw increases across the board, Oregon had mixed changes, and Idaho gets its new rates August 17 due to an ongoing lawsuit.

A spokesperson for Deere and Company says there will not be a third contract offer to striking union workers. The UAW John Deere members voted to reject the second proposal from Deere this week, leaving more than 10,000 workers on strike. In a company statement, Deere said, “With the rejection of the agreement covering our Midwest facilities, we will execute the next phase of our Customer Service

Deere and Company employees this week again rejected a tentative contract agreement. By a vote of 45% to 55%, United Auto Workers John Deere members voted down the agreement Tuesday night. UAW said the strike will continue as they discuss next steps with the company ...