"The Caterpillar bossnappings were the third in France over the past month and all have been sparked by disputes over severance package terms. Facing a sharp drop in orders, the U.S. heavy equipment maker is planning to cut up to 20,000 jobs worldwide. But workers say, with a $3.5 billion posted profit last year, Caterpillar can afford more than the $13,000 minimum severance, the newspaper said."