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Saturday, Oct 07, 2006 - 12:08:11 am CDT

Lincoln may not be a typical union town, but there’s discernible solidarity in the community with the Goodyear workers who went out on strike Thursday.

The workers are just trying to protect their jobs in the uncertainty of a global economy.

People recognize that this isn’t a power play for higher wages or improved benefits.

The strike is intended to pressure Goodyear to keep open its plants in Tyler, Texas, and Gadsden, Ala.

Strictly speaking, most of the Goodyear jobs in Lincoln are not at stake. Under an existing agreement, Goodyear has guaranteed 325 jobs at the Lincoln plant through July 2009.

But certainly people at the Lincoln plant and elsewhere in North America feel threatened by long-term trends. If Goodyear closes its plants in Texas and Alabama, which of the remaining North American plants might be next?

Union negotiators are in a tough situation. Goodyear has plants all over the world, from such low-wage countries as Mexico, Thailand, China, India and the Philippines to the industrialized European countries of France, Germany and Belgium.

That means tires, hoses and other Goodyear products are still being produced at other plants even though 15,000 workers are striking at 12 plants in the United States and four in Canada.

Investors don’t seem alarmed by the strike at all. Since workers walked off the job the price of Goodyear stock actually has risen.

Deutsche Bank analyst Rod Lache told Bloomberg.com that Goodyear would not be hurt by the strike unless it can’t fill orders and begins to lose market share. He also noted that the global giant has about $1.8 billion in cash.

Analyst Sean Egan told Bloomberg that the Steelworkers union has lost leverage over the past decade because of “improvements in infrastructure and transportation that allows the company to ship in cheaper tires produced elsewhere.”

Over the decades, Lincoln has benefited economically from the presence of the Goodyear plant and the relatively generous wage and benefit packages negotiated by union workers.

Decades ago, when the local plant employed 2,000 workers, its economic role in Lincoln was more dominant. Today Lincoln’s economy is much larger, and employment at the plant has dropped to about 560.

But the Goodyear plant and its multimillion-dollar payroll are still vitally important to the local economy. There’s no doubt that the community hopes the dispute can be settled quickly with additional job security for the Goodyear employers in Lincoln.


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Outsourcing wrote on October 7, 2006 12:47 am:
" I can understand the fear by these folks at the prospect of there jobs being moved overseas, or across the border. Is outsourcing the future trend, for all jobs? I hope not. I think outsourcing has had a disastrous effect on our nation, and world. "
Get real wrote on October 7, 2006 1:28 am:
" If it werent for the fact that unions bleed companies dry id have more sympathy. They are overpaid people that dont have a good work ethic. If these big companies like goodyear, ford and GM want to survive they need to run the unions out the door. "
Timmy wrote on October 7, 2006 5:08 am:
" Thanks LJS. I certainly hope the community is behind the Goodyear workers and their efforts. Nebraskans seem quite willing to support the concept of the endangered family farm. I hope they give the same consideration to the endangered working class family. Decent paying blue collar jobs that afford dignity for workers and their families and permit them to meet their economic needs and provide decent lives for their children are a way of life too. It was my way of life, as a son of a packing plant worker who worked insanely hard to provide for his family, and was rewarded for his efforts with a living wage and benefits that were due in no small part to his union membership. Back then in the late '70s and '80s those packing plant jobs were paying about twice as much as they do now, and that's not even adjusted for inflation. Then, the plants broke the unions and started hiring illegal workers to take thier place at a fraction of the cost. Both family farms and working class families are in danger, and both are an important part of the fabric of our culture that we'll be a lesser nation without. This used to be a country that embraced the notion of honest pay for an honest day's work. We still deserve that. Godspeed Goodyear workers and your families. "
Silversmith wrote on October 7, 2006 9:27 am:
" "Get real"? YOU should. If it wasn't for unions, you'd be working six-to-seven days a week. Oh wait - you tell me you ARE working that much? OK, How 'bout the protections of a minimum wage or health insurance? You say you don't have insurance, and your minimum wage isn't even enough to barely pay for the gas in the car you're living out of? Don't blame the unions for these issues. The reich-wing, corporate-backing, neo-fascists are responsible for creating ALL of these current problems, that were at one time solved by strong unions defeating corporate greed. Trying to outsource EVERY job - of course, except the upper management, where THEY are - is also a rich-boy, right-wing, Republican ploy. Today's "Republicans" are NOT the same as Republicans used to be, so don't try to defend that party by saying, "That's not what we are!" It is now. And if you support the current group of them, you are also someone who supports cutting the feet out from under the hardworking people of Northeast Lincoln - who DO deserve decent compensation for a fair day's work, like anyone else. They also deserve to have the promises made to them by Goodyear corporate - about retirement benefits, among other things - to be fulfilled. As my mother always used to say, "If you can't be sure you can fulfill your promises, you shouldn't be making them at all." Goodyear executives should be held to the same standard. And if their stock price goes down because they claim they can't fulfill their promises to their current and former workers? I have an idea that can help - the upper executives get paid too damn much anyway. How about outsourcing THEIR jobs to other countries too? After all, if outsourcing allows a company to cut the wage of an individual position up to 80%, and Goodyear executives are earning six-figure salaries, plus bonuses, just THINK what that kind of outsourcing could do for corporate profits! What's good for the goose... "
Trent wrote on October 7, 2006 9:28 am:
" Seems to me that the Goodyear employees might have had more leverage if they would have stayed on the job. "
Hjalmer wrote on October 7, 2006 9:37 am:
" To Get Real, have you ever worked in a meat packing plant full of illegal immigrants? No? You should try it. You'll learn a great deal in a short time about what working in a country with no power, no organization, and no legal protection for workers is like. That's the disasterous direction the country is headed and the effects won't exempt you. "
get really real wrote on October 7, 2006 9:40 am:
" Or, "Get Real," companies like Ford and GM could build cars that people actually want to buy. That's a management issue. Yet, those same managers make incredibly large salaries whilst continually making stupid decisions and putting out products that can't compete in a global market. I mean,who couldn't guess that the market for giant gas-guzzling cars and SUVs was a fantasy market based on an oil market that hasn't existed since the 1960s? Even lhasa apsos shook their heads in disbelief. No matter how terribly the companies are run, management makes many times more than the workers, and it's their foolish decisions that are bleeding companies dry and making them uncompetitive. Overpaid? Working people and their families no longer deserve a decent life in the United States? No matter what you may think of unions, the evidence of what happens to workers without them is clear to see both in history and in the contemporary working world. Why do I imagine you're the same person who complains about illegal immigrants, yet refuses to face the fact that the non-union companies that overpay their management and CEOs are the same ones seeking to hire illegal workers for starvation wages to pad their bottom lines for stockholders while American workers and their families suffer? Oh, and what's that called? That's right: Republican Family Values. "
al wrote on October 7, 2006 9:47 am:
" Here is a prime example of big businesses sending jobs overseas and obviously saving tons of money, but do we ever see the prices of their products lowering at all. Absolutely not. They take our jobs here and send them away and continue to profit. I don't buy that goodyear was on the brink of bankruptcy. Maybe they need to shave off the huge incomes that the executives are paid(note, I didn't say earned) I do however find it hard to believe that goodyear couldn't shut down any of these plants if they so chose. If they say they don't need or can't afford to keep them open, who is going to make them stay open until 2009 or or whatever date somebody has thrown in. I'm sure there are alot of unemployed people who work current jobs now that would go take these goodyear jobs right here in America. Now doubt in my mind that these workers are probably some of the highest paid citizens in Lincoln or wherever they are located. Good Luck! "
Joe wrote on October 7, 2006 10:03 am:
" "Get real" heres a fact for you, thousands of people worked hard to make that company what it is today now Goodyear is trying to take away pensions from retirees that they worked for 30+ years for and were promised they would have a pension when they retire, Goodyear took money from their pension plan and piddled it away, how would you like it or that happen to your parents if you were retired and not able to go out and work again and find out that you won't be recieving what you worked so hard for, don't forget that 401k's haven't been around forever. As for your bleeding companies dry comment when Goodyear was allmost taken over in the mid eighties it was the employees that bought a lot of stock to keep that from happening. Also, the last 2 contracts employees have given up a lot of benefits and wages to help pull that company out of a hole that a worthless CEO and upper management put them in. I do agree that there are a few people that work there that don't have a good work ethic, and some of them are the non union employees too, but you will have that in ANY workplace! A long time ago Goodyear also recognized that if they didn't pay good wages that they would have a revolving door on the place and have to keep replacing and training new people because it is hard, repititous injury causing work, not to mention their is no air-conditioning in a place that uses steam to make their products which equates to 115 degree temperatures inside with 100% humidity. Somebody will no doubt have to comment back that you don't have to work there but somebody has to make the belts and hoses and tires for your car and countless other products they make to make your life easier. If it wasn't for the government selling out our country and with their NAFTA type policies this wouldn't even be an issue. Unions were formed to keep these big companies like Goodyear, Ford and GM from screwing around the people on the floor that make the products and giving them a decent living wage out of the billions that they make, why should a few select people at the top make 500 to 600 times what the employees on the floor make when it takes both sides to make a company run? Do you really think since NAFTA that you are getting your belts and hoses cheaper? Don't think so, just go out and price them. "
Stand United wrote on October 7, 2006 11:31 am:
" Unions became the voice and security of the people when exploitation besieged workers. When government failed to reform, the people collectively united. America is again challenged by those who would exploit workers and citizens. Prior year excuses only reflect a problem with roots in Republican officials and the former governor. Lack of focus and distraction with waste in homeland security spending has crept into a shadowy role of the governor. Republican rule has threatened social security and economic security of the aging Nebraska population. Demographics pointed to potential problems years ago and the Republican party ignored opportunities to make adjustments for partisan gaisn (games?). The war game and fear game have undermined the people. Heineman is not an sustainable heir to an elected position and has not shown performance Nebraskans have and needed Our nation is at war on at least three fronts, two involve foreign policy and the third is one waged against the people by those who would take both liberties and security away Americans by elected officials. That war is one that can end if voters win by voting for change in November. Victory in Iraq begins with first changing the political battle on the homefront, we cannot let those who terrorize American institutions, rights and values to erode our state, erode our national heritage as incumbents have The union of people, for collective change and strength of America is a choice we in the community, state and nation share. "
Kristian wrote on October 7, 2006 11:46 am:
" Liberation theology and unions are a part of a movement for improving the human condition. Unions are a political component of the people who found they had to join together when government failed. It only takes common sense to observe how many corporations have been run into the ground by administrations who favor themselves rather than the employees and stakeholders. Treating others as you would want to be treated is a common thread many leaders are ignoring. Unions and collective behaviors can bring reform and security to our nation. Citizens and workers must summon the will and both seek change to find an order so a stronger business climate and stronger nation are restored. Government and industry, each built on honesty, integrity and shared values for the people, the workers, can restore hope and trust. But people must first move from denial and escape back to freedom. . Use your liberty and vote, stand up for America so greed steps down. "
Rose wrote on October 7, 2006 12:06 pm:
" If Secretary Paulson really wanted to see the yuan raised, he might stress the need for unions in China rather than exploitation of workers. Chinese tolerance for unions and collective rights of people is a part of democracy and protection of human rights. Economic disparity and human rights are not achieved when corporations, (who support low low prices and exploitation of capitalism), are ironically not acting consistently in the values of democracy. Unions reaching across borders might bring a more balanced and fair globalization, but is the USA ready to move in a pathway not based on war? "
dtw wrote on October 7, 2006 1:14 pm:
" "Get real" I would like to take you back about 120 years ago and have you work in a society that had no unions. Oh ya, you couldn't be rich like you presently probably are (...old money hates unions! I wonder why?) Unions stick up for working me and women so their rich snob bosses don't take advantage of them evertime they can. I wish unions were stronger today like they were back in the 60's and 70's. Maybe the middle class would widen a little more. "
Scott wrote on October 7, 2006 1:40 pm:
" The union bashing continues. No coincidence that the ignorance of someone like "Get Real" comes at a time when stores like the anti-union Wal Mart and others are cleaning up. It's that old company store mentality. Pay people just enough to be able to afford to shop at your store (more maybe just a bit less than that) and make the state and federal government pick up the tab for the unprovided health insurance and pensions. I don't know when America is going to wake up to the fact that there is a small constiuency of people getting VERY wealthy while the rest of us are losing ground. Do you have notion of the history of labor in this country? Were the battles of the coal miners and others for naught? We are returning to the days of the robber barons. Only an informed and concerted effort from labor and unions can reverse the trend. "
FGN wrote on October 7, 2006 1:40 pm:
" Non union companies have existed in Lincoln because their management has been proactive and often having roots outside of America where a diferent respect for workers has been a part of a sustained culture. It is unfortunate capitalism in the USA has been associated with excesses in management with little regard for stakeholders; that has led to a national crises and off shore factories. Time is catching up with politicians who have sided with corporate greed. It is the average American worker and retiree who may pay a high price because managers and politicians have not provided broad stewardship. "
LRA wrote on October 7, 2006 2:13 pm:
" While anecdotal evidence is an informal account of evidence in the form of an anecdote, it can be the first step in a search for data to support a case. Healthcare and the costs of cancer treatment may be a legitimate concern associated with Goodyear employees and retirees. While employees and insurance companies know the statistics, the community and county department of health may have an interest AND such interest would be of interest if the community found herself absorbing costs rather than retirees having insurance. The fabric of corporations and employee care is woven with various threads, we hope and trust the strength is strong enough to withstand challenges that can be unexpected...or statistically linked to employees and employer. "
Locke wrote on October 7, 2006 3:20 pm:
" The time for unions have passed. It is time for people to realize that outsourcing is not a bad thing. Sure it does take jobs away from a few, but it also provides cheaper goods. Or if the goods are not cheaper, they are at least not as expensive as they would be if manufacturing continued in the United States. I do feel sorry for the Goodyear employees, but their strike only helps themselves. Outsourcing helps us all in the long run. "
dfb wrote on October 7, 2006 4:59 pm:
" Outsourcing is a bad thing because it takes jobs away from many and not the few. Believe it or not, there are high-paying college educated jobs that were in Lincoln and are now being done in places like India. If we aren't careful, the only jobs that will be left here are the low paying jobs at Wal-Mart and janitorial jobs that can't be shipped overseas. President Bush has even said that outsourcing is the way to go. Outsourcing does not necessarily equate to cheaper goods. Most of the product you buy today are made overseas, are they cheaper? I haven't seen any price drop on most consumer goods in the last few years, in fact prices have risen. I don't know what you do or your education level or training, but I'd be careful if I were you, but your job may be the next to be outsourced and I will see you mopping floors at Wal-Mart as that will be the only job left "
dave wrote on October 7, 2006 6:48 pm:
" boy, anti-union people are so misinformed of course. they are brain-washed if they think people are over-paid because of the "unions". the c.e.o's. hate unionsbecause it gives the average worker a good living wage. tell me you don't get a little angry when most c.e.o's. get huge salaries, and bonusus, while all you just over broke non-union folks work your job without benies, you know no over-time after 8 hrs of work, just after 40 hrs-but most of the time you work oh, say 39.75 hrs. in 3 days? But hey the unions are terrible huh? I work a union job...time and a half over eight, triple time on holidays why? because the companies couldn't find anyone to work the holidays untill they "SHOWED ME THE MONEY". so in closing before you say anything thing about unions or anything...research the issue, be fair...heck if the corps. were fair, we wouldn't need unions. plain and simple. PLEASE BE FAIR...AND RESEARCH BEFORE OPENING YOUR MOUTH AND LETTING ALL THE FECES OUT! "
Noone wrote on October 7, 2006 6:48 pm:
" It's too bad, but the main problem I see in this country is there are too many illeagal immigrants willing to work for a fraction of what it pays at a union job. Obviously the illeagal immigrants aren't getting union jobs but the "trickle down" effect happens all across the country. Whenever a union facility closes, the workers are looking for jobs that pay less then half what they were making (remember Cushman in Lincoln). Bush boasted the other day that the unemployment rate was down to 4.6% but if we got rid of all the illegal immigrants, that aren't paying income taxes, the unemployment rate would go down significantly and blue collar workers would be harder to come by....this would help keep the wages to stay where they need to be. Any company that knowingly has illeagal immigrants working for, them to save them a few bucks, should be put out of business! "
Economics 101 wrote on October 7, 2006 11:13 pm:
" We are experiencing the benefits of a free market system. Ours is the greatest economy in the history of humanity, and ours is the most free and advanced nation society has ever fathomed. While unions certainly have a place in a free market society, I hope the less astute on this message board recognize there's a name for systems which are controlled by governments and labor unions. It's a competitive market, it's a global market. If we isolate ourselves for the sake of comfort and status quo, we will watch China and India buy us. I will guarantee unions have no place at that table. "
JS wrote on October 7, 2006 11:23 pm:
" Bush & Cmpny like illegal and temporary workers because they contribute to social security and may never benefit from that withholding. Fortenberry has courted immigrant workers but they see through his party. Legal migrants see hope in unions, but many are just happy to get a job and don't join because low wages are better than no wages.. "
Carl S wrote on October 7, 2006 11:50 pm:
" "Economics 101" doesn't the fact that China's dollar is undervalued come in there to play also? If it's a free market then why don't they let what is manufactured in other countries like the united states without paying taxes? And also if we have no more manufacturing like steel left in this country what makes you think that there isn't some slight chance that COMMUNIST china might end up becoming our next Russia? "
not all of us benefit wrote on October 8, 2006 7:38 am:
" The point, Economics 101, is that since the '70s the distribution of the benefits of the free market system have been distributed with increasing inequality. One big part of the reason for the rich getting richer while the working class falls behind is the disproporationate power in the hands of corporations since unions have lossed influence. None of this is to say that unions have never been guilty of their own abuses. However, why is it that there is such a prevalent attitude that because unions have made mistakes in the past they no longer deserve to exist, while corporations who have made and continue to make obscene and abusive mistakes are still embraced? As unions lost infuence in American life so did the working class standard of living decline, and illegal immigration increase. This isn't the fault of the illegal immigrants, it's the fault of the corporations who increased demand for them both in the workplace, and at home where they're their domestic servants. "
BJ wrote on October 8, 2006 3:19 pm:
" Unions cause the price of goods to rise and the non union consumers pay the price. Unions or no unions, we're living in a greedy age where the CEO's and executivies are going to rake in the millions via fake titles called "salaries" "bonuses" "options" etc. and the more they outsource for cheap labor, and the American people pay the high prices the more the CEO's get richer. Exactly why illegal immigrants are encouraged. Union or non union, greed is so rampant and it will get worse until one day when the rich and well-educated ultimately destroy our country. All you have to do is look at your own state & city government, schools, any business, and even churches. You go visit a new church and a few days later you DON'T get a letter from the clergy that they are glad you came, no, you get a letter BEGGING for money, and even tell you they gave the staff bonuses from someones inheretance they received. What's the answer??? "
Union Wife wrote on October 8, 2006 4:59 pm:
" I am encouraged by the responses to this article and that people are "getting it". The president/CEO of Goodyear made over 2 millin dollars last year and was granted a million dollar bonus. My husband did not get any bonus for his hard work and dedication to the company. And I am sure that the president was comfortable in his air conditioned office while the workers that turned the company around and made it profitable again worked in less favorable conditions. IF companies continue to cut American jobs and move them overseas, who in America is going to be left to afford these products? I know we won't if my husband looses his job. And, in respnse to "Get real", the Unions are not bleeding the companies dry. Do you think the workers overseas are making anything close to American workers? I would say by outsourcing jobs, these companies are making those governments richer and taking advantage of their people. Sounds kind of like the Republican lead government we currently have. A prolonged Strike could have a significant impact on many local economies, including Lincoln. I know we won't be spending like we usually do until this thing is over. Thank you Lincoln for your support. "
Concerned wrote on October 8, 2006 6:59 pm:
" Blame the Unions, blame the Execs, there's plenty to go around. At the end of the day though, it's the consumer. If you don't like manufacturing going over seas, don't buy the lowest cost product, don't shop at Walmart, Kmart or Target. If you don't want to reward CEOs for high performing stocks, don't buy the best investment for your dollar as a protest. If anyone is familiar with the "prisoner's dilemma, you will figure out quickly that the above scenerio will never happen. Consumers may wait for a short while during a stir of emotion, but eventually, one, then another, then another will buy the low cost product regardless from where they were made. They will invest in the highest return stock, despite the CEO's compensation. So before anyone blames the union or the company, look in the mirror and ask yourself what you would do given equal products, but one with a lower price or equal investment risk, but higher return on one. I think the last 30 years have shown what the rest of the country will do. "
L wrote on October 9, 2006 3:44 am:
" Let me say this. I am a single parent, and I work for a company which has not given us but a 20 cent raise in 5 years. Our pay does not ever go up, and our benefits just keep going up. They have probably raised over 400% since we have gotten a raise. I think that it is sad that people are so upset about no raises, and raises in benefit prices when this is what everyone in this country has gone through. We do not make nearly the wages these people make, yet we have to make it on what we have. I guess if these people don't need money, then Goodyear, open it up for many of us other who would give anything just to make a decent wage to try to pay for life and the benefits we so desperately need. I say let um go find other empolyment where they can make close to what they make now, maybe they would appreciate what they get. Goodyear, how do we apply????? "
Surprised wrote on October 9, 2006 12:45 pm:
" Why do so many think that Goodyear is taking away pensions to retirees? The money is set aside, and would be illegal for the company to not pay this. The current workers have their heads filled with the ideas that they are God at the plants, and that they are the hard working people that make the world go round. Wake up people - do not listen to the union reps - the level of work at the Lincoln plant should average $12.85/hr for the geographical area, not $20. Also, to keep your current benefit pkg, instead of an average HMO/PPO plan without retirement benefits (401K only), plan on taking another $2.65 off that figure. How long should society have to see employees on "Voluntary Layoff" making more money (between the sub-fund and unemployment) than most other Lincoln residents? For GT to have an ideal model, 10-20% of their workforce should be temporary hires, they shouldn't have 20% excess employees. "
Wow wrote on October 9, 2006 9:29 pm:
" Ya gotta live on the Plains to think factory work deserves only $12.85/hour. Have fun raising a family. Do you beg to mow the boss's lawn after work and polish the Benz too just for the privilege of letting you make the stockholders rich? What happened in Nebraska to convince you that working people deserve so little? "
Chad wrote on October 10, 2006 12:16 pm:
" I wish people would put away the emotion based arguments and face the facts. It is not the responsiblity of corporations to satisfy the every want and need of its workers. If Unions keep demanding wages and benefits that outreach the free market, of course corporations are going to look elsewhere to satisfy their labor needs. Goodyear doesn't owe you a darn thing folks! They are offering you a proposition, your labor for the benefits and wages they provide. If you don't like the deal you can look for work elsewhere, but don't cry about the free market because you think you are ENTITLED to better. "
in it to the end wrote on October 11, 2006 12:38 pm:
" goodyear do not have the right to reduce my paid to give the ceo more money to do nothing. we are not asking goodyear for more money we just want to keep what we have what we have work for all these years and now they want to just take it away but give the ceo more money.... who do goodyear think is going to buy their tires if we don't have jobs we buy their tires now because we work there and we have the money will these people in mexico buy any of their tires no they will not and neither will we.......... "
Cushman wrote on October 12, 2006 1:37 pm:
" I worked for cushman and I heard the same things that are coming out of both sides of the goodyear arguement. "Down with unions" or "down with the heads of the companies" Wanna know something Be happy with what you are getting because Ill promise you......If they close the doors (god forbid) You will be looking at alot less than your getting now. If you dont believe me ask the people that have been laid off from Goodyear. See overall what they are making. O-Yeah Cushman is now gone. And so are the people that told us to hold out for more more more........ "
Susan wrote on October 12, 2006 1:40 pm:
" Some people need a lesson in labor union history. Some people think blue-collar, unskilled and skilled workers, do not have the same rights as their white-collar colleagues. All working people have the right to contract for their labor and gain a decent share of the rewards for their efforts. Why should people, who buy and sell paper get the lion's share of business profits? The diatribes against organized labor are little more than expressions of Social Darwinism and the love of competition. If you want to return to the jungle, there are daily flights to several wartorn areas on the globe. I hope people will read up on human rights versus eugenics and darwinism, read the history of organized labor's struggles to gain human and civil rights for working people, and finally, I hope that people do this before they have to learn the lesson the hard way, by having the same thing happen to themselves before they "get it". "

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