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Just like the weather.....wait a minute and the news will change.
Jun 26, 2008 | 9:19 PM
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Less than 24 hours after reporting on a few furniture jobs coming back to High Point, tonight I'm back to reporting on layoffs. I'm sad to say 300 furniture makers from Drexel Heritage/ Henredon Plant #37 will soon be out of a job. Brenda Wikle started sewing at the plant 21 years ago. She has co-workers with 30, 45, even 50 years experience. Obviously a huge amount of talent here in the piedmont...no one will argue that.

Brenda told me employees heard rumors about layoffs, but did not expect a total plant shut down. Some employees are away on vacation and still might not be aware they will not have a job when they return. Hours after supervisors made the announcement Brenda was still in shock during out interview. Brenda still had tiny pieces of thread covering her shirt....sewing has been part of her life for 40 years.

So what now? Brenda is looking for a job. So if you need good sewer, let me know.
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wolveyes73
Jun 27, 2008 | 10:20 AM

Welcome to the world of imported furniture. Everyone who has worked in the furniture business is getting the shaft.
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Jun 27, 2008 | 10:52 AM

I lost 2 jobs in the furniture business, but we can't meet every job loss with fear of conspiracy or with economic angst.

I also lost a job in the textile industry to NAFTA, but overall the treaty has been a positive for the US economy. Even Obama has conceded that and has backed off his harsh rhetoric on the subject.

Any job loss is frightening, but we must be careful to look at the whole picture.
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