Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a multinational manufacturer of tires for passenger vehicles, aviation, commercial trucks, military and police vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, race cars, and heavy off-road machinery, continues to negotiate with the United Steelworkers union to close its Fayetteville, North Carolina, plant in next year.
Should the plant close, 1,700 employees will be impacted.
A company statement noted, “As the only remaining U.S.-based tire manufacturer, we are committed to U.S. manufacturing in today’s evolving market. This difficult action is necessary to strengthen Goodyear’s ability to compete in today’s marketplace and support the long-term health of the business.”
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