Union Decides to Return to Bargaining Table

(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers, in a sudden shift, agreed to return to the bargaining table in an effort to resolve the now two-and-a-half-month strike against 16 Goodyear facilities in North America.

Published: December 18, 2006

On other twist: USW and Goodyear negotiators were set to restart talks today in Pittsburgh, not Cincinnati, where the two sides had been meeting. The two sides had not had formal talks since Nov. 16 when the Steelworkers returned to the bargaining table after walking away just before the strike began on Oct. 5.

The two main issues, at least according to the USW, are Goodyear’s plan to close its Tyler, Texas, plant and how the tiremaker may fund future medical coverage for retirees.

While Goodyear has remained ready to restart talks, the USW has refused to meet. The union’s decision to return to the bargaining table came after top USW officials visited strikers at several Goodyear facilities to hear first hand their concerns.

Hunter Elite HD Wheel Balancer: 19.5-in. balancing procedure

What the Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer can do for a 19.5-in. tire that a standard balancer can’t.

By Tire Review Staff

Published: May 2, 2024

Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on why the Hunter Elite HD Wheel Balancer can accommodate a 19.5-inch tire with an unusual hub mounting better than a standard balancer. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co.