Management and workers at Nimba Rubber Incorporated, formerly the Cocopa Rubber Plantation Company, have reached an agreement that would allow the workers to resume work at the plantation.
NRI Workers Receive Five Months Back Pay
After protests by workers against the management of the Nimba Rubber Inc. over salary delay, workers have now received their five months’ salary arrears.
Firestone Sidesteps Brokers’ Union and Deals Directly with Farmers
The largest rubber producer in Liberia, Firestone Rubber Plantation Company, has been accused of driving brokers and suppliers out of business by directly purchasing rubber products from farmers.