The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, December 15, 1988, Image 16
Year in Review
’88 was positive year for Clinton Mills
The 1988 year is about to end. As De
cember’s days gradually become part of
history, we are afforded an excellent oppor
tunity to reflect upon the past twelve months
and recall the significant happenings which
we will long remember.
January recorded the re-structuring of
certain management responsibilities within
the Clinton organization. Effective Jan. 4,
positions of Vice President-Operations;
Assistant Vice President; and Assistant
Treasurer were created.
Also, during the month the company an
nounced that it had entered in a letter of
intent with North American Lace Com
pany, Inc., to purchase substantially all of
the assets of North American Lace Com
pany and its wholly owned subsidiary,
Some Safety Tips
1. If you do not understand your job or the Safety Rules of the company,
ask your supervisor about any details which are not clear.
2. Report immediately all accidents, however slight, to your supervisor.
3. Do not wear loose or “baggy” clothing around machines.
4. Do not stand on boxes, roving cans, trucks or machines.
5. Never use compressed air hose to blow off clothing. Use air hose only
when authorized to do so.
6. Always wear goggles when using air hose, when grinding, drifting or
drilling.
7. Always wear a respirator when required by work practice or exposure
limits
8. Keep bobbins and waste off the floor.
9. Keep aisles and passageways clear.
10. Report to supervisor all oil and water on floor as soon as noticed.
11. Report to your supervisor any defective machinery, guards, mi
croswitches, interlocks or other equipment.
12. No running or horseplay is permitted in the plants.
13. Always use handrails on stairs.
14. Before starting a machine, be sure no one is working on it.
15. When lifting, bend your knees, lift with legs and keep your back
straight Be sure the load is not too heavy for you. Ask for help if you need it.
16. In case of lights going out, wait for emergency lights to come on before
going to an exit.
17. Always be careful when walking over wet floors.
18. Do not bring glass containers to work.
19. Only authorized persons should use maintenance department equip
ment.
20. Never pull boxes behind you.
21. Smoke only in authorized areas.
22. Keep long hair away from machinery.
23. Never remove or modify safety nozzle on air hose.
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January also brought extremely cold and
ice weather, but most employees braved the
elements to get to work when scheduled.
When February began, employees were
apprised that Phase II of its S ubstance Abuse
Police would begin on Feb. 8. This phase
pertains to “For Cause” testing as outlined,
in the company policy.
Also, during the month the Company
announced it was making several signifi
cant improvements and changes in its Health
Care Plan. In this revision, daily room and
board rates were increased from $.121 to
$131, weekly Accident and Sickness Bene
fits expanded from 13 to 26 weeks, and the
lifetime major medical benefits increased
from $400,000 to $500,000. The Company
also noted that if the medical costs trend
continues upward, the contribution rate may
have to be revised when the plan is re
viewed in 1989.
March brought the usual enthusiasm
from high school graduates as seniors from
Clinton, Geneva, EFA and Clinton Mills
Sales filed for the Company sponsored
scholarships.
The traditional Easter season was ob
served as a paid holiday during April
On April 15, the Company posted it^
Sexual Harassment policy. It is the policy
of “Qinton Mills to provide associates an
environment free of any harassment based
on their race, color, sex, age, religion, citi
zenship statues, or national origin.”
Many employees who were making plans
to make real estate purchases welcomed the
news whereby the Clinton Credit Associa
tion would make loans on undeveloped real
estate up to $30,000 with a repayment
schedule up to 10 years.
May brought graduation plans for em
ployees who had sons and daughters reach
ing this plateau in their educational career.
June found employees enjoying the sum
mer months and making plans for the tradi
tional July 4th vacation week.
On June 14, the company announced it
would stop Plant No. 2 the week ending
July 31 for a week due to a continued
depressed market in 100% cotton fabrics.
After the July 4th vacation, employees
returned to their plants, and in late July par
ticipated in an Employee Attitude Research
survey. Employees were given an opportu
nity to express their ideas and feelings
about their job and workplace.
August brought “back to school” chal
lenges to many employees as their children
— and in some cases employees them
selves — returned to the classroom.
September marked the observance of
traditional Labor Day and also signalled the
ending of the summer season.
On September 14 the company an
nounced the sponsorship of a “Skills Im
provement Program” which is designed to
provide assistance in the upgrading of basic
skills in reading, writing and arithmetic
through the study for a high school equiva
lence certificate.
October brought a group of political,
civic, agricultural and business leaders to
tour Plant No. 1 as the Laurens County
Chamber of Commerce and Clemson Ex
tension sponsored the 9th annual Farm/
City Tour.
November afforded employees an op
portunity to express their “thanks” for all
their blessings as the Company observed
Thanksgiving Day as a paid Holiday.
During November, every employee par
ticipated in an Employee Appreciation Day.
The occasion afforded the company an
opportunity to express its appreciation for
the many contributions employees make
toward its success.
December has been a very eventful
month. Santa Claus paid his visit to the
plants, Christmas gifts were distributed,
old timers had an opportunity to enjoy
cookies and coffee when picking up their
gifts, and Christmas vacation pay was dis
tributed.
Also, during December the company
announced plans to provide a group dental
assistance program for all full-time activie
employees and their eligible dependents.
Needless to say, 1988 has been an im
portant year in the history of Clintoq Mills.
Challenges and opportunities have been
abundant. Virtually everyone has met them
with success.
It is the Company wish that everyone
will enter 1989 with the same spirit of
loyalty and enthusiasm that has always
prevailed with the Company.
Editor: Mac Parsons
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Published by: Laurens County Newspapers. Inc.
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