Caterpillar Statement
March 31 2009 - 12:11PM
PR Newswire (US)
In response to media inquiries related to the detainment of some
Caterpillar employees at Caterpillar's facility in Grenoble, France
PEORIA, Ill., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "Caterpillar is
hoping this matter can be resolved quickly," said Chris Schena,
Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for manufacturing
operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. "We understand
Caterpillar managers in Grenoble are communicating with members of
the Works Council today. Our utmost priority is to find a solution
that guarantees the sustainability of our presence in Grenoble. The
actions that are taking place today, led by a small minority of
individuals, are not helping as we work for a positive resolution
of this situation," Schena added. "We remain concerned for the
safety of our employees and the community, and are thankful that no
injuries to any employees have been reported as a result of this
action. We are committed to continue to provide employment in
Grenoble," said Schena. "For the last several weeks, Caterpillar
has been meeting with the Works Council in Grenoble to discuss the
current global circumstances and the steps we can take to help the
company position itself to remain competitive in the global market.
The best way to resolve this matter is to continue the negotiations
through the Works Council to find a solution that's fair to our
employees and allows Caterpillar to remain a leader in a rapidly
changing global marketplace," Schena said. DATASOURCE: Caterpillar
CONTACT: Jim Dugan, Caterpillar Corporate Public Affairs, Office,
+1-309-494-4100, Mobile, +1-309-360-7311, Web Site:
http://www.cat.com/
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