American Apparel employs over 12,000 people worldwide. Most of those jobs are right here in the USA. Our team of sewers, shippers, cutters, dyers and creatives accounts for more than 7,500 employees at our LA-area factories alone. Their income goes back into the local economy through our employees' purchasing power, as well as through state and city taxes on payroll and property.
Every year American Apparel contributes roughly $25 million dollars in federal and state payroll taxes and with over 180 retail stores in the US, we contribute millions more in rent in cities all over the country.
The jobs we create aren't just jobs, they are good jobs--jobs that support families and communities. American Apparel garment workers are the highest paid garments workers in the world. They are paid partially by the amount of pieces they produce and can make as much as $21/hour or $40,000 per year. And an employee doesn't necessarily have to come in with prior experience. We offer on-the-job training to those willing and driven to learn. It's our hope that the American Apparel factory can mean the American Dream for our employees.
In addition to earning potential, we offer low cost benefits programs, an on-site clinic, informational sessions on health issues, and free vaccinations that keep area families healthy through preventive care, and help reserve our city's emergency rooms for emergencies.
We work to encourage healthy eating habits, promote exercise and stretching and offer complementary massages to workers to avoid on and off the job injuries. Our employee bike program not only offers free bikes to employees looking to help the environment and save money, but includes a helmet, lock and light for riding at night.
American Apparel considers its workers family. It's why we've dedicated the company's power and advertising resources to publicly fight for immigration reform. A path to legalization and humane enforcement is critical for our local and national economy. Since it is an issue that weighs heavily on the families of our workers, it weighs heavily on us as well.
Every year American Apparel contributes roughly $25 million dollars in federal and state payroll taxes and with over 180 retail stores in the US, we contribute millions more in rent in cities all over the country.
The jobs we create aren't just jobs, they are good jobs--jobs that support families and communities. American Apparel garment workers are the highest paid garments workers in the world. They are paid partially by the amount of pieces they produce and can make as much as $21/hour or $40,000 per year. And an employee doesn't necessarily have to come in with prior experience. We offer on-the-job training to those willing and driven to learn. It's our hope that the American Apparel factory can mean the American Dream for our employees.
In addition to earning potential, we offer low cost benefits programs, an on-site clinic, informational sessions on health issues, and free vaccinations that keep area families healthy through preventive care, and help reserve our city's emergency rooms for emergencies.
We work to encourage healthy eating habits, promote exercise and stretching and offer complementary massages to workers to avoid on and off the job injuries. Our employee bike program not only offers free bikes to employees looking to help the environment and save money, but includes a helmet, lock and light for riding at night.
American Apparel considers its workers family. It's why we've dedicated the company's power and advertising resources to publicly fight for immigration reform. A path to legalization and humane enforcement is critical for our local and national economy. Since it is an issue that weighs heavily on the families of our workers, it weighs heavily on us as well.
I love how they explain the difference in wages and why we pay what we pay. It really does make sense. I love that they offer healthcare too and a no site clinic! So I started looking and they have everything! Dresses, bathing suits, socks, shoes, you name it. Day 19 I discover this? Where have I been? I even checked and they have a store at Roosevelt field! I will be going there next week and reporting to you. Check out their site but if you are local go to the store and support the cause! I'll check back in on Monday with more to tell. Happy weekend!
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