**Date:** 6-5-67
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that “the economy of the whole valley is affected by the strike.” Although the governor cannot take coercive action, McGrath felt that persuasion from the highest office in the state might have some effect in bringing about a settlement.
“This is too important a situation to just sit back,” McGrath said. To date, no one has taken Official action to help bring about a settlement.
If Governor Dempsey and his advisors cannot wield the necessary influence, McGrath said, he would consider seeking federal action.
Reports have been received from Ohio that it is felt by URW membership that a faster settlement will be reached if all negotiators sit down in a body and discuss all the issues, including the local issues.
Negotiations are presently being held in three Ohio cities. UnIRoyal and Goodyear are negotiating in Cincinnati, Firestone and General Tire in another city with Goodrich in the third location.