Union workers rally in Des Moines as Bridgestone contract expires

Using recycled concrete to save Des Moines $415,000 on road repairs

At the peak of road repair season, a central Iowa city is now recycling concrete, soil and asphalt to patch up roads and alleys to save money. Jim Scott, operations manager for Des Moines’ Public Works Streets Division, says recycled concrete is turned into a subbase that meets state regulations. It serves as a foundation […]

Union workers rally in Des Moines as Bridgestone contract expires

United Steelworkers Local 310 members gathered at the Bridgestone plant in Northeast Des Moines, demanding better wages and cost-of-living increases as their contract expired.

Union to vote on second contract proposal

Two weeks ago, the United Steelworkers Union 11-0001 at the Nye and Columbus sites rejected Sibanye’s proposed contract by 93 percent. Following several days at the bargaining table, union members will vote again – this time on a modified version…