But Caterpillar began a restructuring program that reduced its workforce by 30 percent while building new plants in the non-union John Deere, the giant agricultural machinery manufacturer, and it asked Caterpillar for the same terms.
But Caterpillar began a restructuring program that reduced its workforce by 30 percent while building new plants in the non-union Deep South. The UAW had negotiated a new contract with John Deere, the giant agricultural machinery manufacturer, and it asked Caterpillar for the same terms.