On February 5, Danville announced it would be cutting 850 jobs at its Danville manufacturing plant. With more than 2,000 employees, Goodyear has long been one of the top drivers of the Danville job market.

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 eliminating approximately 850 positions as part of its previously announced transition of its tire manufacturing plant in Danville, Va.

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — 850 workers in Danville will soon not have a job after Goodyear announced it will be eliminating 850 jobs at its plant. Danville City Manager Ken Larking released a statement Wednesday morning expressing his concern about the massive layoffs.

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 will be eliminating approximately 850 jobs in Danville, according to the City Manager, Ken Larking. “We are deeply concerned about Goodyear’s announcement that it will be eliminating 850 jobs at its local facility.

In a devastating blow to the local community, Goodyear announced it will lay off 850 employees at its Danville manufacturing plant by the end of the month.