Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the parent company of world-renowned clothier Hickey Freeman, Luxury Men’s Apparel Group, has committed to creating up to 80 new jobs over the next three years. By stabilizing operations and improving efficiencies at the historic factory in the City of Rochester, the company will not only create new jobs, but also retain its current 420 positions to further supporting anti-poverty efforts in Monroe County.

Gary Bonadonna Jr., Manager of the Rochester Regional Joint Board, Workers United said, “I applaud ESD for supporting Hickey Freeman. This is not just another factory, and this is not just another job. This is an iconic business with a strong labor union representing its employees. Our Union and Hickey Freeman have 100+ years of history and is the finest example of a true labor-management partnership. This support will help to ensure the job security of 400 union members and adding more in the near future. Hickey Freeman workers have committed their lives to this factory and take tremendous pride in their craft and making the best men’s suits in the country. This is an incredible day for Workers United and Hickey Freeman.”

For more information about Hickey Freeman, go to: https://www.governor.ny.gov/…/governor-cuomo-announces-hick…

Ross Clark, RRJB Business Agent; Irving Rivera, Hickey Freeman Local Vice President and Union Representative; Debbie Glinski, Hickey Freeman Local President and Union Representative; and Chuck Schumer, US Senator
Ross Clark, RRJB Business Agent; Joseph D. Morelle, U.S. Representative D-25TH District New York State; Debbie Glinski, Hickey Freeman Local President and Union Representative; and Irving Rivera, Hickey Freeman Local Vice President and Union Representative
Senator Chuck Schumer and Kathy Hochul
Lieutenant Governor of New York with Hickey Freeman employees