Bridgestone-Firestone Des Moines plant offers buyouts as agricultural downturn continues

Bridgestone-Firestone Des Moines plant offers buyouts as agricultural downturn continues

With the agricultural economy still in a funk, the Bridgestone-Firestone ag tire plant in Des Moines is following up a layoff with buyout offers.

Bridgestone offers separation deal for up to 130 employees

Bridgestone previously announced in July 2024 the layoffs of 216 employees.

Firestone offers severance deal if 130 Des Moines workers voluntarily quit

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The downturn in the agriculture manufacturing industry is leading to a reduction in force at Firestone in Des Moines. On Tuesday, production employees at Firestone's Des Moines Ag Tire Plant were notified about a voluntary separation option. USW Local 310 President Keenan Bell told WHO 13 the company is asking for 130 employees to voluntarily end their employment, with the last day of work being January 31st. In return, the w…