The United Steelworkers struck over the proposed closing, and the strike dragged on for several weeks before being settled, causing problems throughout the company and their customers, as well. The strike began Oct. 5, and over 12,000 workers were involved in the strike. The strike was anticipated, so many retailers were able to stockpile Goodyear tires in an attempt to alleviate the affects of the strike, but smaller retailers,

Gender Discrimination in an Equal Society The case involving Mary as an employee of a construction company who feels that she is discriminated on account of her gender is very similar to the Supreme Court case of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. case of 2007. Even with this, Mary's situation is more controversial as a consequence of the vagueness associated with her situation. Lilly Ledbetter realized that she was

Tire Industry Tire manufacturing This is an industry analysis of the tire manufacturing industry. It has sources. The Industry's dominant economic features Porters Five Forces -- the rivalry amoung competiting sellers in the industry the potential entry of new competitors -Wining customers over their own substitute products Supplier-seller collaboration and bargaining -Seller-buyer collaboration and bargaining Drivers of change in the industry Companies in the Strongest/Weakest Positions Key Success Factors for Competitive Success The tire manufacturing industry is one of the most diversified and

By choosing to sell through Sears, Goodyear will be relinquishing its brand exclusivity. It will also have to become more sensitive to retail marketing practices and may lose control over its own retail policies. By going with Sears proposal, the company will be accepting a dual distribution option. But this option also means catering to a different clientele. Different channels cater to different kind of customers. Selling through Sears may at

Goodyear Gender Discrimination CaseLedbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is one of the landmark Supreme Court cases on the issue of pay inequities due to gender. The ruling in this case was made at a time when gender-based pay inequities continue to permeate the public and private sectors. Gender-based pay inequities are common in today�s business environment despite amendments to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Capital Structure A company's capital structure is the balance of different methods of financing that provides funding for the company's operations. The basic breakdown is between debt and equity, but preferred shares may also factor into the capital structure. Debt includes all forms of liabilities, including both long-term debt and current liabilities. Equity includes both the book value of shares issued and the company's retained earnings. The market value of the