Gov. Doyle: Statement regarding Harley Davidson

Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today issued the following statement after employees at Harley Davidson voted to accept a new contract that will keep hundreds of the company’s jobs in Wisconsin.

“Today’s vote by Harley employees is good news, but this was a tough decision for Harley and for hundreds of workers. Harley has faced real challenges in these difficult national economic times, but through hard work and cooperation this Wisconsin icon will continue operations in this state.

“The State has made keeping Harley in this state a top priority, and we provided a very competitive incentive package to help ensure Harley’s jobs stayed in Wisconsin. I want to thank everyone who came together in difficult times to make this possible.”