On August 6, 2008, the Firestone Agricultural Workers in Liberia (FAWUL) signed a new collective bargaining agreement with company management.  This is a HUGE step forward for workers, but we need to be sure that Firestone follows through with the improvements in the new contract.  Send a letter to Firestone NOW to tell them that you will be watching the be sure that Firestone honors their contract commitments.

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Here is a sample letter which you can mail to Firestone or deliver to the manager at your local Firestone Complete AutoCare Store.

Dan Adomitis

Firestone Natural Rubber Company

250 W. 96th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46260

Dear Mr. Adomitis,

I am very concerned about the situation facing workers and their families on Firestone’s rubber plantation in Liberia.

I join US and Liberian-based organizations in calling for your company to:

1) Respect worker’s rights, stop child labor and switch from a quota-based pay system to an hourly living wage;
2) Improve the quality of living and working conditions;
3) Stop polluting the environment and redress past damage;
4) Stop the secrecy and fully disclose all of your agreements in Liberia.

Thank you for your time. I will not rest until all of the demands are met.

Sincerely,