The ultimate demise of Levi Jeans Company came long before the announcement was made on the closing of eleven of its US factories, ending the jobs of over 6,000 employees--many of which had been long term. Although many manufacturing type businesses are notorious for their "slave labor wages" and less than reputable working conditions, Levi's Strauss broke the mold by maintaining its character of always treating its workforce fair and employees as valued. The company was …showed first 75 words of 922 total…

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