Deere says UAW members ratify 6-year contract covering 9,500 workers, 17,000 retireesOctober 5th, 2009 Deere: UAW members ratify 6-year contractMOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co.
Deere, UAW agree on tentative contract now headed to workers for ratificationOctober 1st, 2009 Deere, UAW reach tentative contract agreementMOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co.
Obama: Government will make it easier for workers to save for retirementSeptember 5th, 2009 Obama expands workers' retirement savings optionsWASHINGTON — The government is trying to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement, President Barack Obama said Saturday, as he noted the toll the recession has taken on extra income and savings accounts. One initiative will allow people to have their federal tax refunds sent as savings bonds.
Obama promotes new ways to save for retirement as recession takes heavy toll on nest eggsSeptember 5th, 2009 Obama promotes ways to encourage savingsWASHINGTON — The recession has eaten into people's nest eggs so the government is promoting ways to make it easier to save for retirement. One initiative that President Barack Obama outlined in his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday will allow people to have their federal tax refunds sent as savings bonds.
American to cut 921 flight attendants jobs, including 228 layoffs, others taking leaveSeptember 1st, 2009 American to cut 921 flight attendants' jobsDALLAS — American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue. The airline said Tuesday that the cuts will take effect Oct.
Deere board approves plan to open new manufacturing, parts center in RussiaAugust 31st, 2009 Deere board approves Russia investment planDeere & Co., the world's largest agricultural-equipment maker, said Monday its board of directors has approved a plan to invest $125 million to establish a new manufacturing and parts center in Russia. The Moline, Ill.-based company said the facility near Moscow will be capable of making a broad range of John Deere products, including tractors and harvesting equipment, as well as construction and forestry products.
Deere declares quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share, payable Nov. 2August 26th, 2009 Deere declares dividend of 28 cents per shareMOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co., the world's largest maker of farm equipment, declared a quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share, the company said Wednesday.
US resumes voluntary repatriation program to fly illegal migrants from Arizona to Mexico CityAugust 23rd, 2009 US flies migrants caught in Arizona to Mexico CityMEXICO CITY — The U.S. government has begun flying illegal migrants caught in the Arizona desert back to Mexico under a voluntary repatriation program.
Deere reports 27 percent decline in 3rd-quarter earnings as economic slowdown weighs on salesAugust 19th, 2009 Deere posts 27 pct decline in 3Q profitDeere & Co. posted a 27 percent decline in third-quarter profit Wednesday as the slumping global economy continued to depress sales of its tractors, bulldozers and other products.
Deere says it's prepared to expand farm, forestry and construction operations in RussiaJuly 6th, 2009 Deere says it's prepared to expand in RussiaMOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co.
US Airways seeks 400 flight attendants for voluntary furloughs in response to overstaffingJune 12th, 2009 US Airways seeks 400 flight attendants for leaveUS Airways is asking for 400 flights attendants to volunteer for leaves of up to 16 months, and said involuntary furloughs could be next if there aren't enough takers. The Tempe, Ariz.-based company said in a newsletter issued to workers on Thursday that it needs fewer flight attendants because it has reduced capacity faster than flight attendants have retired or quit.
UPS says it won't furlough any pilots for at least 10 months, after union agrees to cost cutsJune 8th, 2009 UPS won't furlough pilots till at least April 2010ATLANTA — UPS Inc. won't furlough any of its pilots for at least 10 months, after the union reached a deal with the world's largest shipping carrier that includes more than two-thirds of the cost cuts the company wanted.
Deere to furlough most workers at Iowa plant due to weak demand amid economic downturnJune 2nd, 2009 Deere to lay off most workers at Iowa plantMOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co.
Deere names Allen to succeed Lane as CEO starting in AugustJune 1st, 2009 Deere names new chief executivePITTSBURGH — Deere & Co., the world's largest farm equipment maker, on Monday named Samuel R. Allen to succeed Robert W.
AP sources: Obama to seek $17 billion in budget savings from 121 programsMay 8th, 2009 AP sources: Obama to seek $17B in budget savingsWASHINGTON — A senior White House official says the president is recommending eliminating or cutting 121 programs to produce $17 billion worth of budget savings. Some of the cuts in President Barack Obama's budget are sure to rankle lawmakers, such as the elimination of a program that gives money to states to help defray the cost of incarcerating illegal immigrants who commit crimes.
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