A Japanese flag flies with an American flag and an Illinois flag outside the Caterpillar plant in Joliet on Monday. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
A Japanese flag (left) flies near an American flag (center) and State of Illinois flag (right) outside the Caterpillar plant Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
A Japanese flag (left) flies near an American flag (center) and State of Illinois flag (right) outside the Caterpillar plant Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
JOLIET — While the official war between management and labor at Caterpillar’s Joliet plant ended with a contract settlement in August, post-strike skirmishes continue. The latest battle occurred on Monday when some military veterans who work at the plant said it was insensitive of the …