Impending Master Contract Talks to Focus on Cost Cuts
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers (USW) stated goal of protecting job security will certainly be challenged as formal negotiations begin next month for new master contracts between the Steelworkers and Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and Michelin.
Conti Sees Sales, Earnings Jump for First Quarter
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental AG reported increased sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2006, particularly from its tire units.
HP Sales Support U.K. Market Development
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) While many in the tyre business would like to tell you that the U.K. market is simply mature (in other words stable or stagnant), the truth reveals some surprising movements.
USW, CTNA Continue Battle Over Charlotte Pact
(Akron/Tire Review) Tensions between the United Steelworkers (USW) and Continental Tire North America (CTNA) remained high as the tiremaker instituted a 15% across the board wage cut at its Charlotte, N.C., plant Monday after its master contract with the union expired.
BFNAT to Commemorate U.S. Interstate System’s 50th Anniversary
(Akron/Tire Review) This June, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will join the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in commemorating the 1919 journey of the first transcontinental motor train.
Conti Calls an Impasse, Cuts Worker Wages, Benefits
(Akron/Tire Review) Beginning today, workers at Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) Charlotte, N.C., tire plant will be getting smaller paychecks – if they stay on the job.
One in Four German Motorists Speed: Report
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A study carried out by Continental AG revealed that 25% of motorists in Germany “frequently” drive faster than the legal speed limit.
Conti Announces 5% Price Hike
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America (CTNA) has announced a tire price increase, effective July 1.
USW and Titan Seem Together on CTNA Plant Buy
(Akron/Tire Review) Not surprisingly, the United Steelworkers (USW), which is facing difficult contract and cutback talks with Continental Tire North America (CTNA), publicly “welcomed” news that Titan International is seeking to buy CTNA’s Bryan, Ohio, OTR plant.
Report: CTNA Makes ‘Last, Best’ Offer
(Akron/Tire Review) According to news reports, Continental Tire North America (CTNA) presented its “last, best and final offer” to United Steelworkers officials yesterday.