Amid a Ministry of Labour pronouncement to enforce labor laws meant to ensure that Liberians receive priority for jobs over foreign nationals, a business executive and a union leader have welcomed the move.
Firestone Fires Several Teachers for Fraudulent Credentials
Firestone has terminated the contracts of several teachers within its educational department for what has been described as the presentation of fraudulent credentials.
With 74% Decrease in Latex Collected, Firestone Cuts 500 Jobs
Firestone Liberia has announced a reduction of its workforce by approximately 500 employees or 7 percent of its regular workforce.
Arcelor Mittal CEO Expresses Regrets over Redundancy
The head of the iron ore giant ArcelorMittal says he regrets the dismissal of more than 167 Liberians employed with the company.
Top Three Cuttington University Graduates Honored for Scholastic Performance
Cuttington University’s three best-performing students from the graduating class of 2015 all hailed from the same high school – Firestone-Liberia Senior High School.
United Steel Workers in Liberia to Support Firestone Workers Ahead of New CBA
A two-man delegation from the United Steel Workers, a North American workers union, is in the country to visit the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia, FAWUL.
Firestone Sidesteps Brokers’ Union and Deals Directly with Farmers
The largest rubber producer in Liberia, Firestone Rubber Plantation Company, has been accused of driving brokers and suppliers out of business by directly purchasing rubber products from farmers.
African Insurance Company Launches Clients’ Record Update
The African Insurance Corporation of Liberia has launched an initiative to update records of it clients in Firestone.