HD/Union To Meet with Fed Mediator

HD Corp and Union Reps to meet with federal mediators to try to come up with a plan to end the strike.

The strike by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 175 against Harley Davidson Motor Corp is causing ramifacations in other states as well as Pa. In Menomonee Falls, Wis, Harley Davidson says it expects to have to lower production of at least a portion of the engine and transmission facilities, as well as slowed production for injection mold parts at the Tomahawk, Wis facility.

These reductions may very well result in layoffs of up to 1/3 of it's production employees in the Menomonee Falls location, and over 1/2 of it's production employees at the Tomahawk location.

it expects to reduce production of engines and transmissions (powertrains) at the Company’s facility in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The Company also expects to reduce production of injection-molded components at its facilities in Tomahawk, Wis.

Harley Davidson is apperently asking for voluntary layoffs, and the actual layoffs could start as early as Feb 12 for some.

I certainly hope the striking union members realize what they're subjecting themselves, their fellow employees in other states, and the Harley Davidson Motor Corp to with the strike.