Union Caterpillar worker replaced by scabs doesn't know how he is going to make his Toyota payment

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July 27, 2012 9:36PM

Champagne corks were likely popping last week at Caterpillar global headquarters in Peoria when the company announced second-quarter profits climbed 67 percent. snip

The International Association of Machinists, Local Lodge 851 since May 1, has been on strike against Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. snip

“You don’t have health care; you’re not paying the bills,” said Tom Eley, 40, who has worked at the plant as an assembler for 19 years.

“I had to call about the mortgage, ComEd and Toyota. If your wife backs you up, it’s easier. You can’t allow yourself to get worn down,” he said.

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The stupid, it hurts.