November 17, 2006

Bargaining teams for Goodyear and the United Steelworkers met this week in Cincinnati. Goodyear presented copies of its latest proposals to the Union’s full bargaining committee. Goodyear reviewed its proposals in detail and responded to questions from the Union’s bargaining team. The Union made no new proposals.

It is clear from the discussions that the two primary issues continue to be retiree health care and the announced closure of the Tyler, Texas plant.

Dates for further meetings have not been established at this time.