Once-quiet Caterpillar contract talks evolve into PR battle

Wednesday, August 11, 2004

PEORIA, Ill. -- Nearly eight months of secretive contract talks have turned into a high-stakes public relations battle as Caterpillar Inc. tries to sell its "last, best and final" contract offer while union officials lobby workers to reject it.

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