Over 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike due to contract dispute

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Thousands of John Deere workers are on strike after union negotiations for increased benefits fell through.

At midnight on Thursday, over 10,000 employees of the agricultural brand went on strike at 14 facilities across the United States. The workers carried picket signs demanding John Deere provide safer work environments and better pay and benefits, according to the United Auto Workers Union.

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