Harley-Davidson's PA plant thought likely to stay
A tentative agreement has been reached between union members and management at a York, Pennsylvania Harley-Davidson plant, which the union hopes will convince the company to keep the plant open. Harley-Davidson has been seriously considering moving the plant to Kentucky. The new agreement, however, includes a pledge from the company to halt efforts to relocate the plant, which, assuming the contract passes, guarantees that York will retain the manufacturing jobs. Union negotiator Tom Santone expressed hope for the contract, saying he believes there are enough cost-saving measures included to convince the company to remain in Pennsylvania. The contract was distributed to union members Friday, and a vote is scheduled for next Wednesday, December 2nd. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear said Thursday that he recognizes the state's chances for acquiring the plant have "greatly diminished."
See "Harley-Davidson's PA plant thought likely to stay", Chicago Tribune, November 19, 2009