Make-or-break decisions begin for Harley-Davidson
A plan to restructure core Harley operations in York is in the hands of the company, the union’s president said.
Part of a plan to restructure Harley-Davidson operations in York County was submitted to corporate officials during a recent conference call, a union representative said Tuesday.
Restructuring the operations is one of multiple hurdles the company and union are trying to overcome to help keep the plant in Pennsylvania.
Dave Bunnell, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 175, said the plan dealt with core manufacturing operations.
Bunnell expects to hear back from corporate in about a week on the proposal.
Restructuring the business of making motorcycles at the Springettsbury Township facility and negotiating a new contract are two hurdles that, if cleared, could help Harley decide to stay local.
However, if restructuring plans are not adequate, Bunnell said, a contract that meets with the company’s needs would be moot.
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