Libbey proposals sent for vote by 4 unions

10/2/2004

Officials for four unions representing about 950 workers at Libbey Inc. s Toledo glass factory agreed yesterday to submit company contract proposals to members for their vote next week.

Union and company negotiators wrapped up talks yesterday, a day after extending the current contracts until next Friday, said Bruce Harmon, president of Steelworkers Local 700T, which represents about 650 workers. He declined to discuss specifics of the company s proposals or say whether he was recommending approval.

The Toledo company declined to comment on negotiations.