Goodyear says they have lost lots of workers to retirement during COVID-19
Goodyear says they have had workers retiring in larger numbers than they had anticipated. This rise in retirement spurred by the coronavirus pandemic is helping to explain their staffing shortage issues. The company said they are seeing their costs and manufacturing efficiency be negatively impacted by the inadequate staffing in their facilities. Goodyear’s CEO said they are implementing steps to address the issue.
See "Goodyear says they have lost lots of workers to retirement during COVID-19", Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, November 9, 2021