Goodyear in Danville announced the elimination of 850 employees. A statement released by Goodyear said the reduction is part of an overall plan to “refocus” the Danville facility and on strengthening its competitiveness.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced plans to cut 850 jobs at its Danville, Virginia plant by the end of the year. The decision, confirmed by city officials, comes as part of the company's strategy to refocus the plant on mixing and the aviation sector to enhance its competitiveness.

Goodyear announced that 850 employees will be laid off at its Danville location. This is part of the company’s global transformation plan, which was announced in January.

Goodyear is cutting 850 jobs at its plant in Danville, Virginia, according to a statement from the city's manager.

DANVILLE, Va. — Goodyear will be eliminating approximately 850 jobs in Danville, according to the City Manager, Ken Larking.

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Approximately 850 jobs are set to be cut from Danville’s Goodyear tire plant, the company confirmed to WDBJ7. Goodyear reached an agreement with the United Steelworkers union to eliminate the positions as part of a “global transformation plan” that the company announced in January.