Goodyear Negotiator Comments on Target Choice

Quotes From Jim Allen, Director of Global Labor Relations for Goodyear

CINCINNATI, April 7 -- "We look forward to the challenge of crafting a mutually acceptable agreement. Although the company and union bring different perspectives to the table, both sides recognize the magnitude of the task ahead.

"We're all aware of Goodyear's financial situation. We need to focus on solutions that will assist the company's recovery process."

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.