Goodyear has clarified its position regarding the sort of attire employees can wear after President Donald Trump called for a boycott of the company.
Attire expressing support for includes"Black Lives Matter" and LGBT pride expressions were deemed acceptable, according to a presentation slide shared by an employee.
In reaction, Trump advocated a boycott of all Goodyear tires. "They declared a BAN ON MAGA HATS. Get much better tires for far less!" Trump tweeted
"This is what the Radical Left Democrats do. Two can play the exact same match, and we must begin playing with it now!"
In response, Goodyear said that there were"misconceptions" regarding their office attire policies.
In a statement, Goodyear reported they ask partners to"refrain" from workplace expressions showing aid of political campaigning for any candidate or political party, as well as"similar forms of advocacy that fall beyond the reach of racial equity and justice problems."
The company added the slip showing acceptable and unacceptable attire was"not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate, nor was it part of a diversity training class."
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In an follow-up statement, Goodyear CEO and President Rich Kramer declared employees are permitted to wear apparel that demonstrates support for law enforcement when reiterating they don't support any political party or organization.
"I deeply regret the belief it has created and wish to clarify Goodyear's position," Kramer explained.
"First, to be clear, Goodyear doesn't endorse any political organization, party or candidate. We've got a longstanding company policy that asks associates to refrain from office expressions in support of any candidate or political party.
"Second, Goodyear closely supports our law enforcement partners and deeply enjoys all they do to put their own lives on the line each and every day to our communities. We have supplied tires to fire and police employees for at least a hundred years and that connection is crucial to our firm.
"We've clarified our policy to ensure it is clear partners can express support for law enforcement through apparel in Goodyear facilities"
After Trump's call for a boycott, a rally of support was held for Goodyear in front of the United Steelworkers Local 2 headquarters in Akron, Ohio, attended by elected officials and union representatives.
Bill Conner, sub-district director for District 1 for the United Steelworkers, said it's a"sad day" if the president calls for a nationwide boycott of an American company and American employees.
The White House was contacted for comment.
Attire expressing support for includes"Black Lives Matter" and LGBT pride expressions were deemed acceptable, according to a presentation slide shared by an employee.
In reaction, Trump advocated a boycott of all Goodyear tires. "They declared a BAN ON MAGA HATS. Get much better tires for far less!" Trump tweeted
"This is what the Radical Left Democrats do. Two can play the exact same match, and we must begin playing with it now!"
In response, Goodyear said that there were"misconceptions" regarding their office attire policies.
In a statement, Goodyear reported they ask partners to"refrain" from workplace expressions showing aid of political campaigning for any candidate or political party, as well as"similar forms of advocacy that fall beyond the reach of racial equity and justice problems."
The company added the slip showing acceptable and unacceptable attire was"not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate, nor was it part of a diversity training class."
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In an follow-up statement, Goodyear CEO and President Rich Kramer declared employees are permitted to wear apparel that demonstrates support for law enforcement when reiterating they don't support any political party or organization.
"I deeply regret the belief it has created and wish to clarify Goodyear's position," Kramer explained.
"First, to be clear, Goodyear doesn't endorse any political organization, party or candidate. We've got a longstanding company policy that asks associates to refrain from office expressions in support of any candidate or political party.
"Second, Goodyear closely supports our law enforcement partners and deeply enjoys all they do to put their own lives on the line each and every day to our communities. We have supplied tires to fire and police employees for at least a hundred years and that connection is crucial to our firm.
"We've clarified our policy to ensure it is clear partners can express support for law enforcement through apparel in Goodyear facilities"
After Trump's call for a boycott, a rally of support was held for Goodyear in front of the United Steelworkers Local 2 headquarters in Akron, Ohio, attended by elected officials and union representatives.
Bill Conner, sub-district director for District 1 for the United Steelworkers, said it's a"sad day" if the president calls for a nationwide boycott of an American company and American employees.
The White House was contacted for comment.