Goodyear Statement on Steelworkers' Negotiations Target

CINCINNATI, April 7 -- Goodyear applauds the USWA decision and looks forward to the dialogue that will be necessary to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. The company remains convinced that Goodyear management and employees are best served by a contract that is structured to address specific Goodyear challenges.

Goodyear is the world's largest tire company. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company manufactures tires, engineered rubber products and chemicals in more than 90 facilities in 28 countries. Goodyear employs more than 95,000 people worldwide, and more than 35,000 in its North American Tire operations.