The famous Harley-Davidson Motor Company met with union representatives February 6, 2007 - with a central moderator. Union employees at the Company’s final assembly facilities in York went on strike last February 2. The hubbub resulted into a reduced production of engines and transmissions (power trains) at the Company’s facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
The Company reportedly anticipates that reduced power train production could result in temporary layoffs for distribution employees in southeast Wisconsin. Layoffs at the Menomonee Falls and Tomahawk facilities could start as early as the week of February 12 for some employees. I guess this will be the start of ‘gaunt worker’ mourning for the rest on D-Day but the company will execute additional non-voluntary lay-offs as needed.
Harley-Davidson’s facility in Menomonee Falls produces "Big Twin" power train parts — the largest of the Company’s engines and transmissions. In case you don’t know, they are used in motorcycles and on motorcycle sidecars.
Unfortunately during the strike season, the facility will stop building power trains and other components for shipment to York though the company’s not expecting reduced production at this time.
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