Sumitomo and USW Reach Tentative Agreement

Sumitomo Rubber USA (SRUSA) and the United Steelworkers have tentatively come to terms on their next collective bargaining agreement. “Both parties in the negotiations were thorough in their preparations and leveraged a longstanding respectful relationship to come to a tentative agreement,” said Bill Jackson, SRUSA’s vice-president of human resources

Published: August 4, 2017

Sumitomo Rubber USA (SRUSA) and the United Steelworkers have tentatively come to terms on their next collective bargaining agreement.

“Both parties in the negotiations were thorough in their preparations and leveraged a longstanding respectful relationship to come to a tentative agreement,” said Bill Jackson, SRUSA’s vice-president of human resources. “SRUSA looks forward to ratification and a continued productive relationship with the USW.”

The proposed contract is subject to review and ratification by the USW 135L membership and it is expected that a vote will scheduled by the union sometime in the next few days.

Giti Tire announces winners of STEAM competition

New this year, the winning teams from each division will progress to compete out of state.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 14, 2024

Giti Tire revealed the winners of its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Competition in Chester County, SC, where the company's first North American manufacturing facility stands.

Winners included Great Falls Elementary School in the Elementary Division; Chester Middle School in the Middle School Division; and Lewisville High School in the High School Division.