Goodyear Boycott

[911]

There has been a lot of to-do about nothing, as far as I’m concerned about Goodyear not allowing their employees to wear apparel with certain political statements. I have spoken with several people about this topic and the consensus among us is that a company needs to have a policy of either allowing apparel with political statements or a policy not allowing political statements. Problem solved.

I have always bought Goodyear tires and I plan on continuing to do so. They are a little pricey, but I have usually received good mileage and good traction using Goodyear. They are also quiet. Nothing worse than noisy tires, especially on a long trip. I once bought Kelly tires. They were really good in all departments, but they sang like a canary.

 

[Don M.]

I've bought Goodyear tires, for years...like you say, they are quiet and last a long time. When I'm buying tires, I am looking for "Tires"...not some Political Correctness.

It sure would be nice to return to the days when "politics" wasn't "clouding" every little decision.

 

[Aunt Marg]

As far as I'm concerned, when it comes to employees in general, especially sales related companies where floor-staff and the likes represent the name, a strict dress code should be in order. The end.

A company/business supplied outfit and/or apparel. Our world today lacks professionalism IMO. Society has moved away from the old days where formality and properness was the order of the day, and it's time we seen a return to the old ways/days.

You want to work for us, this is what you will wear, if you don't like it, we'll find someone else that does.

 

[911]

As far as I'm concerned, when it comes to employees in general, especially sales related companies where floor-staff and the likes represent the name, a strict dress code should be in order. The end.

A company/business supplied outfit and/or apparel. Our world today lacks professionalism IMO. Society has moved away from the old days where formality and properness was the order of the day, and it's time we seen a return to the old ways/days.

You want to work for us, this is what you will wear, if you don't like it, we'll find someone else that does.

I agree. I still remember shopping in some of the same stores that I do now. However, back then the sales clerks wore nice clothes and looked professional. Today, some of these stores allow their employees to wear jeans and a top with Crocs or sneakers. What’s next, flip-flops?

 

[Aunt Marg]

I agree. I still remember shopping in some of the same stores that I do now. However, back then the sales clerks wore nice clothes and looked professional. Today, some of these stores allow their employees to wear jeans and a top with Crocs or sneakers. What’s next, flip-flops?

It's so true.

I see it all the time, worn-out, faded blue jeans, stained and holey t-shirts two sizes to small, there's no need for that, and there should be no allowance for it. Zero tolerance.

Staff/employees should standout from the crowd/shoppers.

 

[Camper6]

When I got objections all I would say is that's our policy and we pay you.

When you pay us, you can make the policy.

Our boss was really strict on dress code.

He even bought a shoe shine machine for the salesmen to use before they went on calls.

 

[Aunt Marg]

When I got objections all I would say is that's our policy and we pay you.

When you pay us, you can make the policy.

Our boss was really strict on dress code.

He even bought a shoe shine machine for the salesmen to use before they went on calls.

And that's the way it should be.

 

[Camper6]

At the golf course, same thing. Dress code policy, no jeans. T shirts with collars .

One young gentleman told me that his jeans cost more than my slacks.

So I told him to go buy a pair of slacks.

 

[Geezerette]

agreeing with above. One of the reasons I’m not having groceries deliv is the sloppy, dirty appearance I see in the stores on the youths doing the picking and of the people delivering groceries and restaurant food that I see in my neighborhood.

 

[Aunt Marg]

agreeing with above. One of the reasons I’m not having groceries deliv is the sloppy, dirty appearance I see in the stores on the youths doing the picking and of the people delivering groceries and restaurant food that I see in my neighborhood.

Society has become lax without a doubt.

 

[fmdog44]

Where I bought my last truck the sales people dressed in company pullover shirts and jeans. When I returned six months later the sales staff was all new and dressed in dress shirts, slacks and ties. Nice change. When people dress professionally it changes the entire interaction dynamics/atmosphere.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Where I bought my last truck the sales people dressed in company pullover shirts and jeans. When I returned six months later the sales staff was all new and dressed in dress shirts, slacks and ties. Nice change. When people dress professionally it changes the entire interaction dynamics/atmosphere.

It sure does, makes a positive and professional statement.

 

[DaveA]

I don't much care how salespeople are dressed but I am turned off by political hacks with ads plastered on their hats or clothing. Save the BS for your friends, not your customers.

 

[Ken N Tx]

You want to work for us, this is what you will wear, if you don't like it, we'll find someone else that does.

 

[Manatee]

I got the impression that the Goodyear thing was about factory workers.

If ALL political garb was banned, that would include BLM and antifa as well as MAGA.

 

[Geezerette]

I think garb on the job should be neutral . I even had to stop and wonder recently when I saw an employee at the Seniors PT gym I go to in a t shirt advertising a certain evangelical religious movement. I didn’t say anything at the time but it was the first time I’d seen anything like that there.
the members’ shirts are another matter, haha. But all stay masked up & distanced.

 

[Gardenlover]

Why do companies, actors or musicans feel they have to get involved in politics? I don't give a damn what any of them have to say, but will boycott what they are trying to sell if I disagree with them.

 

[Camper6]

Why do companies, actors or musicans feel they have to get involved in politics? I don't give a damn what any of them have to say, but will boycott what they are trying to sell if I disagree with them.

If you boycott you are falling for the message they are sending. You need to tell them. Write letters. Whatever. When I see something I don't like I phone customer service.

 

[Gardenlover]

If you boycott you are falling for the message they are sending. You need to tell them. Write letters. Whatever. When I see something I don't like I phone customer service.

Hit them in the profits, that's all they care about. (IMO)

 

[oldman]

I like Goodyear tires, but prefer BF Goodrich, so I don’t have to boycott Goodyear.

 

[Camper6]

Hit them in the profits, that's all they care about. (IMO)

That's what the shareholders want. Negative letters cheese them off. I've had changes made in our transit system .

 

[Sunny]

Most of the above comments about this sound like people want a return to the old days of a strict dress code. That is not what prompted this, and it is really a different issue entirely.

I think these decisions should be made by the individual companies, not by the White House. Once the government starts mandating which political slogans are allowed on hats or t-shirts at work, we are on a very dangerous slippery slope.

Plus, doesn't the Federal government have more important matters to be concerned with?

https://thehill.com/homenews/admini...its-trump-for-criticizing-an-american-company

 

[macgeek]

I remember being broke years ago and I needed some car repairs done. I got a goodyear credit card to get the repairs done. Interest rate was 30%.. it was not a good year for me. Everyone paid 30% with this card, even if your credit was good like mine was.

 

[Butterfly]

Most of the above comments about this sound like people want a return to the old days of a strict dress code. That is not what prompted this, and it is really a different issue entirely.

I think these decisions should be made by the individual companies, not by the White House. Once the government starts mandating which political slogans are allowed on hats or t-shirts at work, we are on a very dangerous slippery slope.

Plus, doesn't the Federal government have more important matters to be concerned with?

https://thehill.com/homenews/admini...its-trump-for-criticizing-an-american-company

I strongly agree. I think it is worse than inappropriate for the head of government to be advocating for or against a particular company or brand, for whatever reason.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

I totally agree with Butterfly. Only a jackass would want to destroy a major corporation for a self serving political agenda.