While Detroit automakers' unionized auto factories have been idled by the coronavirus pandemic, farm and construction equipment makers Deere and Caterpillar have won the support of the United Auto Workers and other unions to run their facilities during the pandemic.
By contrast, the UAW supported Deere’s decision to resume production at two of its facilities within days of employees testing positive for the virus.
“The last thing we wanted was for individuals to feel compelled to come to work to get paid,” a Deere official said. At Caterpillar, the UAW and the United Steelworkers have negotiated a similar paid sick leave policy for their members. Caterpillar’s retail sales dropped by 20% in North America in March. In response to the virus-induced business disruption, the company is temporarily shutting down facilities and imposed indefinite or temporary layoffs.
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