UAW Local 79 strikers returned to picket lines Thursday WHBF OurQuadCities.com
UAW Local 79 returned to the picket lines Thursday in the rain.
The members suspended their picketing after the death of UAW striker Richard Rich, 56, a member of Local 79 and 15-year employee at Deere. Rich was struck in a traffic accident and killed early wednesday while walking to the picket line.
UAW members are not commenting on the strike or the death but a source who confirmed they are prioritizing and taking care of Rich's family first.
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Reinaldo Massengill
Update: 2024-03-19