Workers Fight Closure of Men's Wearhouse Suit Factory

[Omaha Steve]

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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Workers Fight Closure of Men's Wearhouse Suit Factory

This March, Men’s Wearhouse announced that it is shutting down a factory with highly-skilled, productive workers to move its production overseas - even though the company has seen its profits rise each year. By moving its clothing production to countries where low pay is the norm, we suspect that Men’s Wearhouse executives think that they can cut their costs and pocket larger profits at the cost of the jobs and futures of the 600 employees who make the suits here in North America.

Golden Brand factory was founded in 1961 in Montreal. Since then, workers at the factory have been making quality suits, helping to build the reputation of Moores Clothing for Men and its parent company, Men’s Wearhouse. Among these workers you will find 21 different nationalities, single mothers, and generations of family members working together. For many of these workers, Golden Brand is like a second home. To meet some of these workers and hear their stories, check out our Worker Stories below.
Posted by UNITE HERE - UNIS (FTQ) at 12:22 PM

UNITE HERE is the principal apparel industry union in North America, representing more than 450,000 active members. The union is currently in a campaign to save 600 North American jobs at a factory owned by Men's Wearhouse (Moores).

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[Auggie]

1. I'm surprised to hear their suits are still made in North America

[Auggie]

2. Call corporate headquarters to complain: [phone]

On edit: Headquarters is in Houston

[DainBramaged]

4. I'll call tomorrow

They won't get another dime of my business, or my friends. The only REASON we go there is the suits are made in North America. Granted I don't buy a lot of suits, but the quality is amazin.

[KT2000]

3. In the hunt for greater profits

they will learn what other corporations have learned: parts arriving in the US with missing components; entire lines sewn improperly; clothing contaminated with banned pesticides so they don't mold in humid conditions; likely excess formaldehyde so the fabrics appear quality but disappears with continued pressing - a cheap suit for all to see!