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Submitted by MIKE, Mar 12, 2008 10:47

Let me set you all stright on whats going on in Fort Payne Al. It is true the hosiery workers that have been affected by CAFTA are finding other jobs, their not earning higher wages, they have beter job security. The other industries in Fort Payne are not stupid, their not going to pay higher wages to people who are starving for work. This trend will only get worse with the loss of the hosiery industry. I live and work in Fort Payne and see this area die a slow death every day.

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Let me set you all stright on whats going on in Fort Payne Al. It is true the hosiery workers...	MIKE	Mar 12, 2008 10:47
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