Union leaders at the Greenville plant say Federal Mogul wants wage concessions to improve its bottom line. Greenville and the state, which put together an incentive package of more than $31 million in tax breaks in a failed attempt to keep the Electrolux plant open, say they will fight to keep Federal Mogul jobs and operations here.

"The state of Michigan is serious about keeping these jobs," Gov. Jennifer Granholm said in a telephone call Thursday to Federal Mogul President and CEO Chip McClure. "Michigan will make an aggressive and compelling case to keep their jobs in this state. While the company made it clear that they sincerely want to keep their Greenville and St. Johns plants open, they also made it clear that their financial situation dictates that they examine all possibilities."

The governor and legislative leaders from both parties sent out a joint statement Friday saying they will amend the legislation governing the Michigan Economic Growth Authority Act to make it more flexible, to be able to better offer incentives to retain jobs in the state. Legislative leaders have agreed to give the legislation fast-tract status so it can be acted on early next week.