What are the working conditions like at Firestone Liberia?
Firestone Liberia employees are represented by a union; working conditions and wages are the result of a collective bargaining process freely entered into by both parties. About half the employees perform typical agricultural work, working eight to ten hours a day. Firestone Liberia works to ensure they have safe working conditions and use proven, safe methods to tap rubber trees. The company provides each tapper with safety goggles at no cost. Tappers perform additional tasks for additional pay, according to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more > Return to top Q. Does Firestone Liberia employ children? Firestone Liberia does not hire nor employ anyone under 18 and has a zero-tolerance policy that even prohibits parents from bringing their children to work or being used as “subcontractors.” The Firestone policy of hiring workers who are at least 18 years of age exceeds the Liberian labor law requirements by two years. The company’s zero-tolerance policy is communicated to al
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