USW Slams Sumitomo Decision to Close Tonawanda Plant
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today condemned Sumitomo Tire’s decision to shutter its Tonawanda, N.Y., facility, costing 1,200 USW members their jobs.
The USW represents tens of thousands of union members who work in the rubber and plastics industry. They make vehicle tires and inner tubes, hoses and belts, gaskets, packing and sealing devices, containers and other consumer and commercial products. They work for companies like Goodyear, BF Goodrich, Cooper, Bridgestone, 3M, Titan, Poly-Seal and Uniroyal.
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today condemned Sumitomo Tire’s decision to shutter its Tonawanda, N.Y., facility, costing 1,200 USW members their jobs.
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United Steelworkers International President David McCall released the following statement in response to the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) affirmative preliminary determination on dumped truck and bus tires from Thailand.
Known for his quick wit, formidable negotiating skills and unwavering devotion to justice and fairness, Conway served as the union’s president since his election in 2019, following 14 years of service as international vice president.