Harley-Davidson: Harley-Davidson employees at York vehicle operations approve new labor agreement

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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 23, 2015 — Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) employees at its York, Pa., motorcycle assembly operations, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 175, voted today to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with the Company, effective Feb. 1, 2016 through Oct. 15, 2022. The agreement, which covers approximately 970 employees at York, succeeds the current agreement, which was originally scheduled to expire in February 2017.

“Our York employees play an important role in ensuring the strength of our manufacturing operations and our ability to be responsive to our customers globally, and we appreciate their many contributions,” said Michelle Kumbier, Harley-Davidson Senior Vice President, Motor Company Product and Operations. “We believe the new contract is competitive while continuing to provide a stable production environment as we focus on managing the business for long-term success.”

The agreement includes wage increases in each year of the contract and maintains the Company’s flexible manufacturing model.

Company Background
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has fulfilled dreams of personal freedom with custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles, riding experiences and events and a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides wholesale and retail financing, insurance, extended service and other protection plans and credit card programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and riders in the U.S., Canada and other select international markets. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.