SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May, 2004.
CNH GLOBAL N.V.
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News Release |
CNH America Presents Final Offer to United Auto Workers
For more information contact:
Jeffrey T. Walsh Media Relations (1) 847 955 3939
Lake Forest, Illinois (May 3, 2004) – CNH America LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CNH Global N.V. (NYSE:CNH), announced today that the company presented a final contract offer to the UAW late last night.
“CNH has presented a final offer that is fair and equitable to all parties and will keep CNH competitive in the global markets we serve,” Tom Graham, CNH’s chief negotiator said. “Both sides worked through the weekend, and we presented our offer Sunday night. We recognize that our offer represents significant and important changes from the prior agreement, but these changes are necessary if we are to create a solid foundation for the future of these facilities and our employees.”
The current 72-month contract between CNH and the UAW expired on May 2, 2004. CNH expects employees will continue reporting to work on their normal shifts. The UAW has indicated its intention to present the company’s offer for a ratification vote this weekend.
The UAW represents approximately 650 CNH workers at facilities in Burlington, Iowa; Burr Ridge, Illinois; Racine, Wisconsin and St. Paul, Minnesota.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CNH Global N.V. |
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| By: | /s/ Richard R. Dykhouse | |||
| Richard R. Dykhouse | ||||
| Assistant Secretary | ||||
May 4, 2004