Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC and Steelworkers Union Agree on New Four-Year Contract at Salem Plant
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Continuing its strong relationship with its union partners, Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC (YTMV) announced today it has agreed in principle on a new four-year contract with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1023. Tetsuro “Tex” Murakami, president of Salem, Virginia-based YTMV, made the announcement.
Local 1023 represents approximately 500 employees at the Salem plant. The new agreement will replace the last contract that was signed in 2018. “Negotiations once again went well as both sides were professional and worked diligently throughout the process,” Murakami said. “Representatives from both sides agreed this is a fair and equitable contract that’s beneficial to all parties involved.”
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Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of premium tires since 1917. Servicing an extensive sales network throughout the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications.
