Area Factory Closings

G.H Bass Shoe Co.  -- Wilton, ME factory downsized over a number of years, finally closing and moving its operations to the Dominican Republic.  Hundreds of  Wilton and Farmington area people lost their jobs. 


   Links to articles: 

          Detroit News --  Bass Shoe Company Closes Maine Operations  2/98
         
          Providence Journal -- Town awaits closing of Bass shoe plant with fear, sadness 
                                           3/98               


Phillips--Van Heusen, owner of G.H. Bass, is renowned for its factories' human
rights violations. Click on the links below to learn more.            

          Phillips--Van Heusen Closes Unionized Plant

          Phillips--Van Heusen: An Industry "Leader" Unveiled

  

If you have any information, stories, etc. about Farmington / Central Maine factory
closings, please email  Faces04938@yahoo.com




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