Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Rubber News
  • European Rubber Journal
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • Current Issue
  • Mid-Year Report
  • News
    • Aligning with ADAS
    • OPINION
    • BUSINESS/FINANCIAL
    • COMMERCIAL TIRE
    • GOVERNMENT & LAW
    • Humanitarian Award
    • RETAIL TIRES
    • SERVICE ZONE
    • TIRE MAKERS
    • Best Places to Work
    • RUSSIA WAR IN UKRAINE
  • Data
    • DATA STORE
  • Custom
    • SPONSORED CONTENT
  • Events
    • ASK THE EXPERT
    • LIVESTREAMS
    • WEBINARS
    • SEMA LIVESTREAMS
    • RUBBER NEWS EVENTS
  • Resources
    • DIRECTORY
    • CLASSIFIEDS
    • SHOP FLOOR
    • AWARDS
    • BALANCING
    • DEMOUNTING
    • SAFETY
    • TIRE REPAIR
    • TPMS
    • TRAINING
    • VEHICLE LIFTING
    • WHEEL TORQUE
    • Best Places to Work
  • ADVERTISE
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
July 11, 1994 02:00 AM

DUNLOP STRIKE HEATS UP

Bruce Meyer
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-Striking workers at Dunlop Tire Corp.'s plant in Huntsville have filed a charge against the company with the National Labor Relations Board alleging unfair bargaining practices. The 1,500 members of United Rubber Workers Local 915 walked off the job when the old contract expired June 21.

    Since then, the company has been operating the plant at substantially reduced capacity with about 180 salaried workers and 30 new hires, according to Local 915 President Gary Neeley.

    The plant, which has the capacity to make 31,500 radial passenger and light truck tires a day, normally runs shifts of 400 people around the clock. It is running just eight to 10 hours a day at present, Mr. Neeley said.

    Union representatives agreed to meet with company officials July 7 in Akron to review Dunlop's financial records. Mr. Neeley said he believes pressure to make good on orders in the face of depleting inventories prompted Dunlop to call the meeting.

    Dunlop officials were unavailable for comment.

    Although contract negotiations are not specifically on the agenda, such talks may stem from the records review. But much change is needed in the company's initial offer before workers will accept it, Mr. Neeley said.

    Among the concessions he said Dunlop is seeking are:

    An average reduction of 78 cents in workers' hourly wages;

    Health care co-payments of 25 percent of the current premium and 50 percent on all future increases; and

    The elimination of various jobs, job classifications and seniority benefits.

    Dunlop has said all the items in its proposal are negotiable.

    In its claim filed June 24 with the NLRB, the union local charged, among other things, that Dunlop enticed workers to withdraw from the union, and breached its contract when it discontinued medical benefits for workers on strike.

    The NLRB now must investigate the charge and determine whether there is sufficient information to issue a complaint.

    If a complaint is issued, Dunlop will have 10 days to answer; then there will be a hearing before an administrative law judge.

    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Do you have an opinion about this story? Do you have some thoughts you'd like to share with our readers? Tire Business would love to hear from you. Email your letter to Editor Don Detore at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    Brison leaves Hankook for TireHub
    2
    ITDG CEO Dave Marks announces retirement
    3
    Yokohama spotlights growing UHP tire portfolio
    4
    Trelleborg eyes ag market growth in North America
    5
    Michelin to end tire production in Russia, transfer operations
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Newsletter Center

    Staying current is easy with Tire Business delivered straight to your inbox.

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY

    Subscribe to Tire Business

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • RSS

    Our Mission

    Tire Business is an award-winning publication dedicated to providing the latest news, data and insights into the tire and automotive service industries.

    Reader Services
    • Staff
    • About Us
    • Site Map
    • Industry Sites
    • Order Reprints
    • Customer Service: 877-320-1716
    Partner Sites
    • Rubber News
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Automotive News
    • Plastics News
    • Urethanes Technology
    RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Media Guide
    • Editorial Calendar
    • Classified Rates
    • Digital Edition
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    Copyright © 1996-2022. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • Mid-Year Report
    • News
      • Aligning with ADAS
      • OPINION
      • BUSINESS/FINANCIAL
      • COMMERCIAL TIRE
      • GOVERNMENT & LAW
      • Humanitarian Award
      • RETAIL TIRES
      • SERVICE ZONE
      • TIRE MAKERS
      • Best Places to Work
      • RUSSIA WAR IN UKRAINE
    • Data
      • DATA STORE
    • Custom
      • SPONSORED CONTENT
    • Events
      • ASK THE EXPERT
      • LIVESTREAMS
      • WEBINARS
      • SEMA LIVESTREAMS
      • RUBBER NEWS EVENTS
    • Resources
      • DIRECTORY
      • CLASSIFIEDS
      • SHOP FLOOR
        • BALANCING
        • DEMOUNTING
        • SAFETY
        • TIRE REPAIR
        • TPMS
        • TRAINING
        • VEHICLE LIFTING
        • WHEEL TORQUE
      • AWARDS
        • Best Places to Work
    • ADVERTISE
    • DIGITAL EDITION