Caterpillar officials say production going well despite strike

Jun 2, 2012

Union members a month into walkout over company's proposal to freeze pay, double health care premium and abolish pensions and seniorityCaterpillar Inc. officials showed reporters around its Joliet plant Friday, a move aimed at sending a message that it can produce parts without the about 780 unionized workers who walked off their jobs May 1. full story

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