Union approves three-year contract, ends Harley-Davidson strike at York plant
YORK, PA. (February 22, 2007) The three week strike by the union at Harley-Davidson's largest manufacturing plant is history. In a vote today, members of the union approved a three-year contract with the motorcycle company which includes no pay changes for new employees and continues to fund 100% of employee health-care premiums. Salary increases are the same as in the company's offer prior the union strike, at four percent per year.
The end of the strike will be welcomed news for other Harley-Davidson facilities and vendors. The strike started February 2, 2006 by the 2,800 workers at the York plant had negatively impacted other locations including 400+ Harley-Davidson workers in Wisconsin who were laid off on February 12.
While the stoppage in production will have short-term impact on dealer inventories, most analyst believe the company will catch up in time for prime riding season.