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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently toured the Ferrara Manufacturing facilities in Manhattan’s Garment District, met with workers, and spoke with the company's leadership. Ferrara Manufacturing, a leading garment producer, established Ferrara Supply Company in March of 2020 to focus on the production of personal protective garments for COVID-19.
Gabrielle Ferrara, the COO of Ferrara Manufacturing walked Senator Gillibrand through their full production line; introducing her to workers who have been with Ferrara for over two decades and showcasing the opportunities for American garment engineering. The tour showcased Ferrara Manufacturing team’s notable outputs throughout the years including the US Olympic Team uniforms and the masks worn by President Biden during the inauguration, according to a press release by Ferrara Manufacturing.
Also in attendance was leadership from Workers United, including secretary treasurer Edgar Romney. Ferrara Manufacturing’s workers have been proud members of the Workers United union since 1995. On the heels of the Senator’s visit, union and apparel industry leaders seek legislative support for long term federal contracts to stabilise and support an industry that has been disrupted by COVID-19, according to Ferrara Manufacturing.
Ferrara Supply Company was awarded one of the first allocations of the $10 billion from the 2021 American Rescue Plan for federal procurement of domestically made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (GK)
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently toured the Ferrara Manufacturing facilities in Manhattan's Garment District, met with workers, and spoke with the company's leadership. Ferrara Manufacturing, a leading garment producer, established Ferrara Supply Company in March of 2020 to focus on the production of personal protective garments for COVID-19.