Racine Negotiations: CNH's Commitment to Our Workforce
Racine is a cornerstone of CNH's North American manufacturing footprint and has been for generations. Our employees build world-class equipment relied upon by farmers and businesses nationwide.
We are engaged in negotiations with a clear focus on reaching an agreement that recognizes the important contributions of our Racine workforce and ensures the long-term competitiveness of our facility in Wisconsin. We are proud of our longstanding presence in Racine and are optimistic about what we can achieve together.
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.
CNH and American Jobs
The facts on our U.S. workforce, facilities and commitment to Racine:
We produce two-thirds of what we sell in America right here in the U.S., employ over 8,000 Americans across 16 states and are investing nearly $5 billion into our U.S. facilities over the next five years. We are committed to American jobs, manufacturing and continuing to support farmers across America with top-of-the-line equipment.
CNH has not moved jobs or production from its Racine facility to Mexico. CNH is proud of its 180-year legacy of American manufacturing, and we are extending that legacy far into the future. Racine is a cornerstone of CNH’s identity and success. Our roots are here, tracing back to 1842, before Wisconsin was a state, when J.I. Case established our tractor production legacy.
Our presence in Mexico is limited. Our joint venture with Quimmco Group in Queretaro, Mexico has been operating for over 60 years and primarily serves demand in Mexico. We also operate a small parts facility that supports production at our Wichita, Kansas plant.
FAQ
Has CNH moved manufacturing jobs from Racine or its other U.S. facilities to Mexico?
No. CNH has not moved any manufacturing jobs or production from our Racine facility to Mexico.
Did CNH ever consider moving jobs to Mexico?
Like any manufacturer, we continuously evaluate our operations to meet market demand and sustain a strong U.S. manufacturing presence. We have not moved any manufacturing jobs or production from our Racine facility to Mexico.
What is CNH's record on American manufacturing?
CNH’s record is strong and reflects our unwavering commitment to American manufacturing. Two-thirds of what we sell in America is made in America. We employ over 8,000 Americans across 16 states and are investing nearly $5 billion into U.S. facilities and R&D over the next five years.
Common Questions About CNH’s Racine Negotiations
CNH’s labor contract with UAW Local 180 will expire on May 2, 2026. We are committed to negotiating an agreement that recognizes our employees’ strong contribution to our company’s success, ensuring competitive wages and strong benefits.
These negotiations are specific to the Racine facility and UAW Local 180. CNH maintains more than 8,000 American employees at its manufacturing and R&D facilities across 16 states, but this process is focused on Racine.
We are in good-faith negotiations with an intent to reach an agreement by the contract expiration on May 2nd that both rewards the hard work of our UAW-represented workforce and ensures we have a strong facility that provides good jobs for years to come.