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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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John Deere announces over 250 additional layoffs at Quad Cities facilities

John Deere announces over 250 additional layoffs at Quad Cities facilities

Letter carriers demand better pay, new contract at rally in Moline

QC letter carriers demand better pay, new contract during rally in Moline

Breaking down why workers were rallying outside of the Moline post office today

Boeing to layoff 10% of its workforce

QC letter carriers rally outside of Moline post office

How a port worker strike could impact the Midwest agriculture industry

How the dock worker strike could impact the local agriculture industry

Cedar Rapids Cargill Teamsters hit the picket lines after company discussions fail

Federal Reserve slashes interest rates in first cut since 2020

US hiring rebounds slightly and unemployment rate dips in sign of still-slowing job market

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