In Nashville, talks between the embattled tire company and union negotiators continued today, as both sides try to head off a strike by 8,400 workers. Employees at nine of Firestone's 28 tire plants remained poised to strike at a moment's notice. There was no extension signed. The negotiators have been meeting continuously since the union indefinitely postponed a strike deadline Friday night. A company spokeswoman said today that the tone of the talks was constructive.
Talks continue today to resolve outstanding issues.
We are working diligently to reach tentative agreements that are acceptable to all parties. Union and company officials declined to say what remained to be worked out in the contract talks. Previously, the union has said the two sides couldn't agree on mandatory overtime, seniority rights, and pension and insurance changes. The initial Firestone recall in the United States on 6.5 million Wilderness AT, ATX and ATX II tires was announced on Aug. 9. Read the model name off of the sidewall of the tire and verify that it's on the above list.