Bridgestone, Union Reach Deal
Fresh reports say that Bridgestone Americas and the United Steelworkers have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year master contract. The deal was struck, said reports, early Wednesday in Louisville, Ky. Neither side made any comment regarding the proposed contract. AT four tears, the Bridgestone Americas master union deal would match Goodyear’s tentative –
What’s 35% Between Friends?
Everyone wants to know what the impact will be of the Obama Administration’s decision to slap a three-year tiered additional duty on passenger tires imported from China. And, as many have said, it is too early to tell. Way, way too early. The main fear, of course, is that the higher tariffs – 35% the
Exporters Urged to Unite Against Tariff Hike
China Daily – Fan Rende was so angry on Saturday he skipped breakfast, lunch and dinner to work on a petition to United States President Barack Obama in protest at the higher tariff placed on Chinese tire imports. The chairman of the China Rubber Industry Association was especially incensed as he feels the decision was
A President With the Guts to Enforce Trade Laws
By USW President Leo Gerard for Huffington Post – Barack Obama proved Friday he’s got grit. He enforced trade laws. These are special trade safeguard rules called "Section 421" that the Chinese had agreed to obey to gain entrance to the World Trade Organization (WTO). They are, however, laws that had gone unenforced by the
The Din and the Roar
More than a few of you probably wonder why we have been fairly silent of late about the whole USW-Chinese Tire face-off. Well, the answer is simple: I think we have all talked this thing out. Media and pundits and companies and dealers from around the world have weighed in with their opinions – many
Former General Chief Jerry O’Neil Dies
Jerry O’Neil, the third generation of Akron’s famed O’Neil family and the son of General Tire Co. founder William O’Neil, has died. He was 87.
Sad End to an Era
It’sa far emptier world today with the passing of Goodyear’s World ofRubber Museum, which will close its doors once and for all on Aug. 28. The61-year-old museum, a centerpiece display of Goodyear’s innovations,has suffered from a serious lack of attendance. Apparently for much ofthe last two decades. In fact, according to a local news item,
Aussie Couple Maxes Out on Fuel Record
Three weeks. 9,000-plus miles. 48 states. 67.9 miles per gallon.
Hennelly Adds Stores, Sets Sites on Further Expansion
Dan and Diane Hennelly continue to grow their The Tire Choice Tire & Total Car Care business in Florida.
On the Roll With a New Idea
(Boston Globe) At 8:45 on a Wednesday morning, a white box truck pulls up to a small house on a leafy West Newton street.