On Tuesday, August 1, 84 members of Local 997 went on strike at Thombert, Inc. in Newton, IA, after the company refused to bargain until just a week before the current collective bargaining agreement was set to expire on July 24. Workers at Thombert produce polyurethane wheels for electric forklifts. They are fighting for fair … Continue reading UAW Local 997 Strikes Thombert to Protect Standard of Living, Improve Work-Life Balance