Goodyear workers taking strike to NASCAR NYC celebrations
Quote selected text Published November 30th, 2006 in NASCAR News
Striking Goodyear tire workers and their supporters are demonstrating against the company in New York City, in conjunction with NASCAR’s Champions Week celebration.
The action started on Wednesday and is scheduled to continue through Friday, when the awards ceremony is held at the Waldorf-Astoria, according to a press release. The release asks: “Will defective tires make their way into Goodyear stores or on NASCAR tracks in 2007?”
Goodyear workers went on strike on Oct. 5, though the stoppage did not affect any of NASCAR’s series this season. The strike by members of the United Steelworkers union has sparked rumors that NASCAR was considering rival manufacturer Hoosier as a tire supplier for next season. Officials from both NASCAR and Goodyear have said that isn’t the case.
- Goodyear, striking workers reach tentative deal
- Goodyear may be unable to supply NASCAR, Hoosier may return
- Stewart meets with and apologizes to Goodyear
- NASCAR and Goodyear deny involvment with Hoosier in Cup for 2007
- Atlanta Goodyear testing postponed
I live in Tyler, Tx where Goodyear wants to close our plant here and take what is made here and have it made in Central America. Time for Goodyear to go away or for Nascar to let Hoosier in.