Racine Negotiations: CNH's Commitment to Our Workforce
UAW Local 180 has ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement covering our Racine facility. Racine has been a cornerstone of CNH's North American manufacturing footprint for generations, and this agreement reflects our commitment to the employees who build equipment that farmers and businesses across America depend on.
CNH is committed to:
- Providing stable employment, competitive wages and strong healthcare and retirement benefits for our Racine team;
- Maintaining the flexibility needed to invest in innovation and sustain robust operations in Racine and across our U.S. footprint; and
- Keeping employees, community stakeholders and partners informed as negotiations progress.
Racine has been at the heart of CNH’s American manufacturing legacy for generations.
Our facility and its dedicated workforce play a vital role in producing high-quality equipment relied upon by farmers and businesses across the country.
- Founded in 1842 as the birthplace of J.I. Case’s tractor legacy.
- Nearly 300 UAW-represented employees.
- Production of Case IH Magnum tractors trusted by farmers nationwide.
- Racine is a cornerstone of CNH’s identity and success. Our roots are here, and we have a significant presence through the plant, testing site, and corporate locations.
Common Questions About CNH’s Racine Negotiations
Yes. Racine employees represented by UAW Local 180 ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement covering our Racine facility on May 9, 2026.
The agreement includes wage increases of 22% for production employees and 29% for skilled trade employees over the life of the contract among other terms.
This agreement is specific to UAW-represented employees in Racine. CNH maintains more than 8,000 American employees at its manufacturing and R&D facilities across 16 states.