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2009 — January — Stop Firestone
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Tell the NFL & Firestone to Stop Foul Play in Liberia: Take Action NOW!

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR *NEW* ONLINE ACTION CAMPAIGN!
Since 1926, Bridgestone Firestone has operated the world’s largest rubber plantation in Harbel, Liberia. Workers on the plantation have long faced incredibly poor living and working conditions. Firestone rubber tappers live in crowded shacks without running water, electricity or indoor latrines and are required to meet [...]

“Liberia: A New Day” - USW video

Check out this video from the United Steelworkers (USW) about the struggle of workers on the Firestone rubber plantation in Liberia.  The struggle for good working and living conditions for these workers continues today.  Please keep checking this website in the next few weeks for new ways to take action!

Take Action Now!

1. Contact Firestone

2. Picture Protest

Submit a picture to show your support! Read more about this protest here.


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