8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 31, 2008

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-04329	344297750
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
701 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio		45840
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 419-423-1321

Not Applicable
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 31, 2008 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced it has reached a contract extension with USW Local 207L.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated October 31, 2008

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
November 3, 2008	By:	/s/Jack Jay McCracken
		Name: Jack Jay McCracken
		Title: Assistant Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated October 31, 2008

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia J. Brown
(419) 424-4370 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2008

Cooper Tire’s Contract Extended at Findlay, Ohio, Plant

Findlay, Ohio, October 31, 2008 – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB) today announced an agreement has been reached to extend the contract with USW Local 207L until midnight on November 21, 2008, to allow more time for discussion. The contract was set to expire on October 31. During this extension, production will continue as planned at the Findlay, Ohio, tire manufacturing facility.

Commenting on the extension, Findlay Plant Manager Jack Hamilton said, “All parties are working together to bring a satisfactory conclusion to the contract discussions. Obviously the recently announced Network Capacity Study will be a factor for consideration in the final agreement. We are pleased at the cooperation being shown as we work through the challenging issues.”

Also commenting, USW Local 207L President Rod Nelson said, “We are working toward a conclusion that balances what’s good for the company along with the needs of our workers. So far, both sides are talking candidly about the company’s situation and are working together to resolve the issues.”

About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a global company that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of passenger car, light truck, medium truck tires and subsidiaries that specialize in motorcycle and racing tires. With headquarters in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tire has manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design facilities within its family of companies located in 10 countries around the world. For more information, visit Cooper Tire’s web site at: www.coopertire.com.