Firestone workers have agreed to end their protest for higher wages following an intervention from the Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Margibi County Legislative Caucus.
Firestone Rubber Tappers Stage Another Protest
All 45 divisions at the Firestone plantation were shut down early Wednesday when workers, mainly rubber tappers, laid down their tools in demand of US$8.36 as their daily minimum wage.
Collapsed Du River Bridge Remains a Headache for Commuters
Since the Du River Bridge collapsed in June last year, movement along the 15 Gate to Harbel route has been more difficult and capital intensive.
Firestone Workers Protest for US$8.36 Daily Minimum Wage
Workers of Firestone have put down their tools in demand of a US$8.36 daily minimum wage.
After Du River Bridge Collapses, Commuters Travel by Canoe
Barely a year after the collapse of the Du River Bridge near the Firestone plantation, several commuters have expressed dismay about constraints faced traveling along the route connecting Harbel and Kakata.
No Mr. President, Land Rights Before Changes to Citizenship Laws
Please Mr. President, protect our people first and then you can have your day in the spotlight for removing the racist component of our laws.
7 Products Made in Liberia
As Liberians celebrate their independence, here are seven products made within the country that Liberians can be proud of.
Firestone Resumes Distribution of American-Grown Rice
Firestone Liberia will soon be resuming the redistribution of American parboiled rice to employees, after having briefly switched to a variety grown in India.