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John Deere announces over 250 additional layoffs at Quad Cities facilities
John Deere
John Deere announces over 250 additional layoffs at Quad Cities facilities
Deere said in a statement that "these layoffs are due to reduced demand" and that "they are not related to production moves."
Local News
Letter carriers demand better pay, new contract at rally in Moline
It was organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers Local Branch 318. One union leader said they have been working without a contract for over 500 days.
Labor Market
QC letter carriers demand better pay, new contract during rally in Moline
Nearly 50 letter carriers from around the Quad Cities gathered outside of the post office in Moline to make their demands public.
Labor Market
Breaking down why workers were rallying outside of the Moline post office today
News 8's Shelby Kluver speaks with reporter Haley Bickelhaupt about what she learned covering today's rally.
Labor Market
Boeing to layoff 10% of its workforce
The move will impact about 17,000 people, including executives, managers and employees.
Local News
QC letter carriers rally outside of Moline post office
Workers are demanding a fair contract and better pay. They said they have been working for over 500 days without a contract.
Agriculture
How a port worker strike could impact the Midwest agriculture industry
On Thursday, the union representing around 45,000 dockworkers agreed to suspend the strike until Jan. 15. Here's what could happen if another strike takes place.
Labor Market
How the dock worker strike could impact the local agriculture industry
Dock workers at around three dozen crucial ports on the East Coast have hit the picket lines, which could significantly impact the economy.
State
Cedar Rapids Cargill Teamsters hit the picket lines after company discussions fail
Teamsters Local 238 members went on strike Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and will continue until further notice.
Economy
Federal Reserve slashes interest rates in first cut since 2020
Inflation has plummeted from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 2.5% last month, not far above the Fed's 2% target.
Economy
US hiring rebounds slightly and unemployment rate dips in sign of still-slowing job market
Collectively, Friday’s figures depict a job market slowing under the pressure of high interest rates but still growing.
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