Strike at Bridgestone Possible ; Union Fears Jobs Going to Mexico

The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL › March 07, 2005

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NORMAL -- Concerns over concessions and job security have the United Steelworkers of America on the brink of a strike against Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, but the sides remain in daily talks in St. Louis.

The union has scheduled strike-preparation sessions this month at all eight U.S. plants, including the Normal plant where 265 union workers make off-road tires.

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Strike at Bridgestone Possible ; Union Fears Jobs Going to Mexico

The union reports being asked for wage and benefit concessions. More alarming, say Steelworkers officials, is Bri...

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