Statement on Caterpillar, UAW Talks by John Calhoun Wells, Director Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
2 February 1998
Statement on Caterpillar, UAW Talks by John Calhoun Wells, Director Federal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceCHICAGO, Feb. 2 -- The following is a statement by John Calhoun Wells regarding the talks between Caterpillar Inc. and the United Auto Workers: Representatives of Caterpillar Inc. and the United Auto Workers met jointly with us yesterday for 12 hours. They met separately for several hours this morning, and, this afternoon, we met jointly again. Our discussions have been frank, constructive and useful. The parties need time now to review the remaining issues. Following our joint session this afternoon, I have recessed the talks subject to call. I look forward to reconvening these negotiations in the very near future. SOURCE Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service