Danny Glover meets in Ohio with Hugo Boss plant workers, appeals again to save 375 jobs
By Thomas J. Sheeran, APTuesday, March 23, 2010
Danny Glover tries to save Hugo Boss jobs in Ohio
BROOKLYN, Ohio — Actor and activist Danny Glover has offered hugs and moral support to Cleveland-area workers at a men’s suit plant that faces a shutdown next month with the loss of 375 jobs.
Workers at the Hugo Boss plant in Brooklyn, Ohio, cheered as the star of the “Lethal Weapon” action movies toured the operation Tuesday.
Glover later held a news conference and appealed to Germany’s Hugo Boss AG to reverse its shutdown decision. Glover led a boycott of Hugo Boss formal wear at the Academy Awards earlier this month.
The company says its shutdown decision stands. The company says the union representing workers rejected concessions at the plant, which it says isn’t globally competitive.
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March 24, 2010: 8:48 am
Hope & change now thats what Amreica wanted and thats what we are getting. Hugs and moral support now that will feed your family wont it? You are a fool if you think boycotting instead of working with employers is a better way to go. Those well hugged employees were probably the highest paid Hugo Boss emplyoyee’s in the world. Gee I’d much rather have a hug from Danny G than a pay check. |
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