The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced that union members have ratified a new, four-year collective bargaining agreement with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company that covers about 8,500 workers at six of the company’s U.S. facilities. Steelworkers at plants in Buffalo, N.Y.; Topeka, Kan.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Danville, Va.; Gadsden, Ala.; and Akron, Ohio passed the contract by an overwhelming 3-1 margin. USW International President Leo W. Gerard said that “the ratified contract improves income, retirement and job security, among other benefits.” “The contract protects our plants against closure throughout its term,” said Tom Conway, USW International Vice President, who chairs the union’s Goodyear negotiations. “We also negotiated a commitment from Goodyear to invest in our North American facilities so that future generations can look forward to continuing the tradition of manufacturing in these communities.”
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:49:36 +0000
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