Goodyear Tires Policy Slideshow Deems Leftist Activism ‘Acceptable,’ Conservative Activism ‘Unacceptable,’ Report Says

[Teh One Who Knocks]

By Ryan Saavedra - The Daily Wire


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A leaked photograph of an alleged policy slideshow from Goodyear tires shows that the company deems leftist activism as “acceptable” while labeling conservative activism as “unacceptable.”

“A photo seen circulating on social media shows a slide that was presented during a diversity training showing what’s acceptable and what isn’t acceptable as part of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company’s zero-tolerance policy,” WIBW reported. “According to the employee who took the photo of the slide, it was presented at the Topeka plant by an area manager and says the slide came from their corporate office out of Akron, Ohio.”

The slide lists the following as “acceptable”:


Black Lives Matter (BLM)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride (LGBT)

The slide lists the following as “unacceptable”:


Blue Lives Matter
All Lives Matter
MAGA Attire
Political Affiliated Slogans or Material

The employee who took the photograph told the local news organization: “If someone wants to wear a BLM shirt in here, then cool. I’m not going to get offended about it. But at the same time, if someone’s not going to be able to wear something that is politically based, even in the farthest stretch of the imagination, that’s discriminatory. If we’re talking about equality, then it needs to be equality. If not, it’s discrimination.”

The employee spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution.
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Black Lives Matter is a far-left neo-Marxist organization and the groups co-founder openly states that she is a “trained Marxist.”

Alexandra Phillips wrote at The Telegraph:


In a world where nothing is exempt from moral judgment, being on trend means signing up to radical political movements.

That is what Black Lives Matter is. Don’t take my word for it. Take theirs. The form of words that appears on most online posts connected to the group riffs on ‘the black radical tradition’ which counts among its past contributors the Black Panther Movement and Malcom X. BLM happily self-identifies as a neo-Marxist movement with various far left objectives, including defunding the police (an evolution of the Panther position of public open-carry to control the police), to dismantling capitalism and the patriarchal system, disrupting the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure, seeking reparations from slavery to redistribute wealth and via various offshoot appeals, to raise money to bail black prisoners awaiting trial. The notion of seizing control of the apportionment of capital, dismantling the frameworks of society and neutralising and undermining law enforcement are not just Marxist, but anarchic.

“Blue Lives Matter” is about showing support for the law enforcement officials who protect America’s streets. “All Lives Matter” is about racial equality. “MAGA” or “Make America Great Again,” is a slogan that shows support for President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Goodyear reportedly did not answer questions about whether the slide was from the company, but did release the following statement:


Goodyear is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all of our associates can do their best in a spirit of teamwork. As part of this commitment, we do allow our associates to express their support on racial injustice and other equity issues but ask that they refrain from workplace expressions, verbal or otherwise, in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party as well as other similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of equity issues.

[DemonGeminiX]

No more buying Goodyear tires

[FBD]

Good show, Goodyear! I need new tires for my Explorer, and now its a guarantee I wont be buying Goodyears

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Cancel them :lol:

[KevinD]

Meh, I already don't buy GY tires. Imho, they kinda suck.

[Muddy]

Meh, I already don't buy GY tires. Imho, they kinda suck.

Me either.. Usually Michelin or B.F Goodrich

[KevinD]

Bf when $ is low, Michelin when rolling high. My truck came with Michelin, but I'm going to something else because these particular ones suck.

[DemonGeminiX]

I had my eye on a set of Pirelli Cinturatos that I can get at my Sam's Club.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm a Firestone guy, always had good luck with their tires and their prices don't break the bank unless you get up into the premium stuff.

[Hugh_Janus]

michelin ftw... though I put the cheapest set of ditchfinders on my car :mrgreen:

[Pony]

I know someone in Corporate Goodyear, apparently this photo is fake and they are investigating where it came from.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

By Amanda Prestigiacomo - The Daily Wire


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Goodyear responded to backlash and a call for a national boycott from President Donald Trump on Wednesday, issuing a lengthy statement explaining that they ask associates to “refrain from workplace expressions in support of political campaigning” and “advocacy” that “fall outside the scope of racial justice and equality issues,” seemingly referencing BLM and LGBT activism.

On Tuesday, a local news station in Topeka, Kansas, reported on an apparent diversity training seminar at the Topeka Goodyear plant which allegedly included a slide outlining the company’s “zero-tolerance policy.” An alleged leaked image from the training lists Black Lives Matter and LGBT pride messages as “acceptable,” whereas pro-police Blue Lives Matter, All Lives Matter, and MAGA attire as “unacceptable.”

The commotion prompted a response from conservatives, including Daily Wire podcast host and author Matt Walsh, calling on conservatives to boycott the company.

Hours later, President Donald Trump echoed the same, noting that the Left’s tactics should be adopted by the Right with regard to boycotting.

“Don’t buy GOODYEAR TIRES – They announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS. Get better tires for far less! (This is what the Radical Left Democrats do. Two can play the same game, and we have to start playing it now!),” Trump tweeted Wednesday morning.
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About an hour after the tweet, Goodyear responded in a lengthy statement posted to social media, seeking to apparently “provide some important context to the visual and our policies.”

“Yesterday, Goodyear became the focus of a conversation that created some misconceptions about our policies and our company,” the company captioned an image of the statement. “Goodyear has always wholeheartedly supported both equality and law enforcement and will continue to do so.”

“For those not aware, a widely circulated image sparked a strong reaction, and we wanted to take the opportunity to provide some important context to the visual and our policies,” the statement starts.

Goodyear insisted, “the visual in question was not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate, nor was it part of a diversity training class. To be clear on our longstanding corporate policy, Goodyear has zero-tolerance for any form of harassment or discrimination. To enable a work environment free of those, we ask that associates refrain from workplace expressions in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party, as well as similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of racial justice and equality issues.”

Concluding their statement, the company noted their support for law enforcement.

“Goodyear has always wholeheartedly supported both equality and law enforcement and will continue to do so,” it said. “These are not mutually exclusive. We have heard from some of you that believe Goodyear is anti-police after reacting to the visual. Nothing could be further from the truth, and we have the upmost appreciation for the vital work police do on behalf of our shared communities. This can’t be said strongly enough.”
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[DemonGeminiX]

What's really funny is that if there was a boycott by the right, it would actually hurt the company, because the right are the ones with jobs and a paycheck.

[Muddy]

What's really funny is that if there was a boycott by the right, it would actually hurt the company, because the right are the ones with jobs and a paycheck.

https://i.imgur.com/F2U4LAa.gif

[FBD]

“Goodyear has always wholeheartedly supported both equality and law enforcement and will continue to do so,” it said. “These are not mutually exclusive. We have heard from some of you that believe Goodyear is anti-police after reacting to the visual. Nothing could be further from the truth, and we have the upmost appreciation for the vital work police do on behalf of our shared communities. This can’t be said strongly enough.”
1296111292827283462Shocker, Goodyear lied

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/08/leaked-audio-goodyear-boss-tells-employees-can-wear-blm-slogans-not-maga-lives-matter-blue-lives-matter-white-lives-matter

https://twitter.com/nbc15_madison/status/1296249432862797824?s=20

[KevinD]

Goodyear insisted, “the visual in question was not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate, nor was it part of a diversity training class. To be clear on our longstanding corporate policy, Goodyear has zero-tolerance for any form of harassment or discrimination. To enable a work environment free of those, we ask that associates refrain from workplace expressions in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party, as well as similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of racial justice and equality issues.



Maybe its just me, but doesn't that say the same thing as the picture in the op? Their PR dept are idiots....

"Waaaa, we did say that, what we meant is the same thing but worded differently "

[Pony]

Shocker, Goodyear lied





They said it did not come from corporate, they are investigating because it's looking like it did come from within the company .

[lost in melb.]

It came from a branch of the company. They probably employ mostly minorities. So oddly, in this case majority rules :idk:

[lost in melb.]

What's really funny is that if there was a boycott by the right, it would actually hurt the company, because the right are the ones with jobs and a paycheck.

Yes, but not by much

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-mythology-of-trumps-working-class-support/

[Teh One Who Knocks]

By Matt Walsh - The Daily Wire


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After a leaked slide from an employee training course at the Goodyear Topeka plant went viral, revealing a discriminatory policy that allows “Black Lives Matter” and LGBT shirts and apparel but not Blue Lives Matter or All Lives Matter, the media has been scrambling to come up with some sort of excuse for their new favorite tire company. They are especially determined to defend Goodyear now that President Trump has stepped into the fray to voice his (entirely justified) objection to a company that allows expressions of support for a radical Marxist organization but no expressions of support for law enforcement, or all lives in general.

Goodyear has issued a clarification, which, after sifting through the obfuscating jargon, is actually not a clarification at all, even less is it an apology. Here’s the full statement:


Yesterday, Goodyear became the focus of a conversation that created some misconceptions about our policies and our company. For those not aware, a widely circulated image sparked a strong reaction, and we wanted to take the opportunity to provide some important context to the visual and our policies.

First, the visual in question was not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate, nor was it part of a diversity training class. To be clear on our longstanding corporate policy, Goodyear has zero tolerance for any forms of harassment or discrimination. To enable a work environment free of those, we ask that associates refrain from workplace expressions in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party, as well as similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of racial justice and equity issues.

Second, we appreciate the diverse viewpoints of all of our more than 60,000 associates, which are at the heart of many of the policies we establish. Fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace is important to establish teamwork and build culture, which is another reason we ask associates not to engage in political campaigning of any kind in the workplace – for any candidate, party or political organization.

Third and finally, Goodyear has always wholeheartedly supported both equality and law enforcement and will continue to do so. These are not mutually exclusive. We have heard from some of you that believe Goodyear is anti-police after reacting to the visual. Nothing could be further from the truth, and we have the utmost appreciation for the vital work police do on behalf of our shared communities. This can’t be said strongly enough.

So, the slide “was not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate” and it’s “not part of a diversity training class.” That is a far cry from denying that it exists or that it accurately reflects their policy. The rest of the statement would only seem to confirm, in so many words, that employees are only permitted to voice certain approved views on certain approved issues.

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Indeed, audio from the training session at the Topeka plant has been leaked to WIBW which would seem to put all doubt to rest. According to the audio, employees are instructed that they may “express their views on social justice or inequity or equity issues such as black lives matter or LGBTQ pride on their face coverings, shirts, or wristbands.” They are informed that such expression is “approved” and in accord with the “zero tolerance policy.” However, any associate who wears anything that says “all, blue, or white lives matter” will be deemed as having acted inappropriately. WIBW reports:


“Some people may wish to express their views on social justice or inequity or equity issues such as black lives matter or LGBTQ pride on their face coverings, shirts or wristbands. That will be deemed approved because it applies with a zero-tolerance stance,” the speaker said during the meeting. “However if any associate wears all, blue, white lives matter shirts or face coverings, that will be not appropriate.”

The unidentified speaker says the rules were created to make a better work environment.

“The rules around now what you can wear. Let’s try and comply with these so you know everybody feels good in this factory. I want to make sure guys, think about what we do in this factory, in this factory right. We all work together to make tires that’s what we do. That’s what we get paid to do. So, let’s continue to do that and do the right thing and keep this place what it has always been, a good place to work,” the speaker said.

Based on the audio, the policy is even worse than first reported. I doubt that it’s even legal for an employer to tell workers they may express pride in one race but not the other.

The shameless hypocrites in media, who have previously claimed that cancel culture is a myth, now insist that those of us who object to this grotesque discrimination are participating in cancel culture. CNN declared that President Trump has “embraced” cancel culture by speaking out. MSNBC liked that talking point and adopted it as well. Alleged news anchor Don Lemon lashed out at Trump, calling him “the biggest snowflake of them all” and a “hypocrite when it comes to cancel culture.” For good measure, he’s also a “bigot” and a “racist,” according to Lemon. Don’t worry, a news anchor can say all of this because, we are informed, these charges are “not opinions” but rather “facts.”

But speaking of hypocrisy, we don’t need to strain very hard to imagine how the likes of CNN, MSNBC, and everyone else on the Left would react if Goodyear or any other company instituted a policy in the reverse. If the rules allowed for “all lives matter” and “blue lives matter” but explicitly banned “black lives matter,” every single person currently defending Goodyear and mocking as “snowflakes” anyone who criticizes them, would be convulsing with rage. And if — I shudder to imagine — Goodyear had said that “white lives matter” is acceptable and “black lives matter” is not, all of these same people would be accusing the company of committing a hate crime and calling for it to be disbanded.

And those would be the most reasonable and measured responses. We can also assume that a few Goodyear locations would currently be lying in smoldering ruins and the looters would have a stash of tires to go with their burgeoning collection of stolen shoes and purses.

There is no denying this. We all know how it would go. Yet we are supposed to shrug at discrimination in the other direction, if not applaud it. I’m not going to play along with that game. One rule and one standard should be applied. Goodyear is guilty of both racial and ideological discrimination, and nothing will make that okay.

[lost in melb.]

Well, if true they deserve to burn then. Politics in the workplace. Shame on them!