In the first of many major industrial struggles to come this year, Caterpillar workers in the US are squaring up against the global mining and construction equipment maker in a battle that will have far-reaching consequences for workers throughout the country and internationally.
Indignation and disbelief were spreading quickly among Caterpillar workers Wednesday, following the announcement of a tentative agreement the previous night.
After withholding information from workers on the most important things being said in the contract talks, union officials are now trying to stampede us into voting on an agreement, just as they did in 2017 and earlier.
With only hours remaining until the March 1 contract expiration between Caterpillar and the UAW, workers are being kept in the dark over what is really being discussed between management and UAW officials.