Is another sewing factory going out?

[curious]

Some people are saying that Robinson Manufacturing in Clarkrange is downsizing their employees. Has anyone heard this?

[nobody knows]

yea there are going out too.

[just blowing off steam]

I work at Robinson Mfg.and I have nothing about the factory going out.It is true that 36 people were laid off due to lack of work for sewing machine operators but the finishing dept. is still going.There hasn't been any sewing since before Christmas, only inspection work and finishing.I feel for those that were laid off and my time may come soon. Keep us in your prayers, as this is the only income some of us have to pay our bills.

[pitbull38556]

sure hope everything doesnt leave seems like john b is slacking on keeping his promise bout the jobs he could here and u wonder y everyone is selling drugs

[robinson former employee]

I am one of the 36 employees. I have worked there for 14 years. Robinson has been a good company to work for and my co-workers were all like family. I love each and every one of them, even Sam. I'll miss everyone, but I guess it's time to move on now and hopefully something good will happen for those of us that have been laid off. Please do keep us in your prayers as I will you.

[just blowing off steam]

robinson former employee wrote:

I am one of the 36 employees. I have worked there for 14 years. Robinson has been a good company to work for and my co-workers were all like family. I love each and every one of them, even Sam. I'll miss everyone, but I guess it's time to move on now and hopefully something good will happen for those of us that have been laid off. Please do keep us in your prayers as I will you.

Maybe we can keep in contact through this topix and let each other know what is going on in our family{Robinson's] I am going to miss everyone.

[robinson former employee]

just blowing off steam wrote:

<quoted text>Maybe we can keep in contact through this topix and let each other know what is going on in our family{Robinson's] I am going to miss everyone.

sounds good to me.

[just blowing off steam]

Nothing new going on at Robinson Mfg. Finishing dept will get 40 hours this week. The first since before Christmas. Don't know how long it will last, but good for now.

[Green Hornet]

robinson former employee wrote:

I am one of the 36 employees. I have worked there for 14 years. Robinson has been a good company to work for and my co-workers were all like family. I love each and every one of them, even Sam. I'll miss everyone, but I guess it's time to move on now and hopefully something good will happen for those of us that have been laid off. Please do keep us in your prayers as I will you.

I will pray for all of you during this time of uncertainy.

[robinson former employee]

just blowing off steam wrote:

Nothing new going on at Robinson Mfg. Finishing dept will get 40 hours this week. The first since before Christmas. Don't know how long it will last, but good for now.

I HOPE THAT THEY WILL HANG ON AND START HAVING WORK FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE STILL THERE. I HATE LOSING MY INSURANCE BUT I'M HOPING THE TAA/ATAA CERTIFICATION WILL PROVIDE ENOUGH HELP ON THE COBRA THAT I CAN KEEP IT UNTIL I CAN GET OTHER INSURANCE.

[robinson former employee]

Green Hornet wrote:

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I will pray for all of you during this time of uncertainy.

THANK YOU, GREEN HORNET.

[just blowing off steam]

robinson former employee wrote:

<quoted text>I HOPE THAT THEY WILL HANG ON AND START HAVING WORK FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE STILL THERE. I HATE LOSING MY INSURANCE BUT I'M HOPING THE TAA/ATAA CERTIFICATION WILL PROVIDE ENOUGH HELP ON THE COBRA THAT I CAN KEEP IT UNTIL I CAN GET OTHER INSURANCE.

You might want to check with Human Services. I have been to;d that they will help find health insurance at a reasonable cost. I don't know if it is true, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

[robinson former employee]

just blowing off steam wrote:

<quoted text>You might want to check with Human Services. I have been to;d that they will help find health insurance at a reasonable cost. I don't know if it is true, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

I'll have to check that out, thanks. How has work been going?

[just blowing off steam]

robinson former employee wrote:

<quoted text>I'll have to check that out, thanks. How has work been going?

We are getting some work in,but I don't know how long it will last.We have about 5 or 6 coming in on Tuesday to finish up what we have started. It really doesn't look too good.

[just blowing off steam]

It looks like we are down to a couple of days a week AGAIN!!!!!!

[robinson former employee]

I really hate it but things don't look good for the textile industry or anything else for that matter. Everything is going to come to a halt over these gas prices. Is it true there is talk of them laying all but 15 people off?

[just blowing off steam]

robinson former employee wrote:

I really hate it but things don't look good for the textile industry or anything else for that matter. Everything is going to come to a halt over these gas prices. Is it true there is talk of them laying all but 15 people off?

One of the main people in Dayton wanted to cut it down to about 15, but one a little higher said we would try it like it is for a while to see if things changed.

[just blowing off steam]

I have tried to guess who I am talking to, but can't figure it out. How about initials, then I think I would know.

[usetoworkthere]

I use to work there, I've been quit for almost 2 years now. I hate that its got that bad, it was a really good place to work.

[Green Hornet]

If these free trade agreements stay in effect expect even more jobs to go overseas.Buy American when possible.