Thursday, February 25, 2010

Jeans plant closing in Cullman County leaves 150 without jobs

CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A Cullman County community is getting a big economic blow.

The V.F. Jeanswear plant is closing and leaving about 150 people without a job in Holly Pond. The plant, which distributes Lee Jeans, will close in April.

All affected employees will be offered a package that includes severance pay, job assistance and other benefits.