Harley-Davidson hammers out deal to keep jobs in Wisconsin
Harley-Davidson Inc. and its union leaders have reached a proposed labor agreement that would keep manufacturing operations and about 1,340 jobs in Wisconsin.
The motorcycle company declined Friday to reveal the terms of the proposed contract. Spokesman Bob Klein said it includes “competitive” compensation, and it gives the company the flexibility it needs to remain competitive.
Mike Masik, who represents Harley’s largest union, declined to comment until he could discuss the contract with his members next week.
“My membership will make their choice and they’ll let me know what they want me to do,” said Masik, president of the Milwaukee-area chapter of the United Steelworkers International Union.
Workers are expected to vote on the proposed contract Sept. 13.
Harley has previously said its labor costs in Milwaukee and in Tomahawk, Wis., were too high. The company threatened to move production to Kansas City or another U.S. city if Wisconsin workers wouldn’t agree to concessions.
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