Sorensen Meets with John Deere Leadership to Demand Answers Regarding Recent Layoffs

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with the leadership of Deere & Co. at their headquarters in Moline to find answers to questions regarding layoffs and future plans. He released the following statement: 

“On Tuesday, I met with leaders at Deere & Co. to get answers about recent job losses in production and at company headquarters. During the meeting, leadership assured me they have no plans to move headquarters from Moline, home base for the company for the past 180 years. Aside from previously announced layoffs, no additional changes in workforce are expected. 

Deere & Co. also committed to me a better level of communication about the future of the company.  \

I remain concerned about the addition of jobs in Mexico at the expense of workers here in the U.S. and will continue to fight for UAW workers in production and salaried employees at headquarters. 

In addition, I will continue my work in the House Agriculture Committee to open markets and decrease volatility in the agriculture sector which will offer more security for companies like Deere & Co. 

To everyone impacted by job cuts, my office stands ready to help in every way we can. My office number is (309) 786-3406.”