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:: Friday, January 30, 2004 ::
Terry Haddock (NHRA Funny Car Drag Racer) and Barrett Enterprises embark on Only in America Tour eDragRacer press release
Barrett Enterprises, Inc. of Fox Lake, Ill. was established in 1986 and specializes in the installation of siding on all new construction single and multi-family homes. Barrett Enterprises, Inc. is now the largest employer of union carpenters installing residential siding in the Chicago area. Owner, Bill Barrett is the fifth generation carpenter in his family and was taught by his father, Alex Barrett. Proud of being a union carpenter for 35 years, Barrett knows the advantages of union membership. He works closely with the union to train and recruit members. Barrett Enterprises, Inc. currently has 125 employees and is looking to double in size this year with the help of Haddock and the Barrett Enterprises Funny Car.
Gibbs Racing Sponsor Accused of Sweatshop Activities insiderracingnews (scroll down page)
Cintas, noted sponsor of NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing faces accusations of utilizing Chicago area sweatshops to produce their products. Cintas is the nation’s largest industrial uniform supplier, and a degree of fingering pointing is emerging in regard to treatment of workers. “No fares for sweatshop wear” emblazon signs being raised by Cintas workers in Chicago, as they gathered at the Metra commuter rail line offices.------------------------------------------- posted 7:22 AM :: reference link ::
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