Why Louis Vuitton chose this ranch south of Fort Worth for a factory

[Swanky]

I agree, I doubt they're making more in France or Spain per hour. I've lived in San Diego, TX, TN and OK and it is absolutely way less expensive in TX than CA, in every way down to state income tax, gas, dry cleaning, rent, etc. . .
I also agree that the benefits help, I'm contract w/ 2 different jobs and it comes with zero benefits.
No one is forced to work there anyhow, UPS and others pay pretty well I think

 

[tinybutterfly]

It's based on COL obviously but I'm not opposed to paying living wages for... anything honestly. Walmart pays their people very little and those people in turn need government assistance to survive which means the government ends up subsidizing low wages so that Walmart can continue to turn an obscene profit.

There's an interesting video on YouTube where the JPMorgan Chase CEO can't explain how a single mom can survive off the wages they pay at their banks.

Anyway as someone who tries to be a responsible consumer, I do wish more of the exorbitant amount of money I pay for an LV bag went into the hands of the people making it. I'm not surprised that it doesn't, I just wish it did. Their CEO is one of the richest people on the planet - the rich get richer while income inequality grows wider and wider.

Please define a living wage. Does that mean can afford the basics or does it mean can afford the basics plus many extras? I am guessing by living wage you mean a standard American middle class life?

If non-skilled, entry level workers are started out with American middle class wages, then will college educated, skilled, experienced workers be paid more according to their education and experience or would everyone make the same wage regardless of education, skill or experience?

 

[mrceral]

I think I’m going to bow out before this gets too far off topic

 

[Swanky]

I’m not sure someone with a degree would be working the job on the assembly line tbh. Imo the wages seem pretty fair for entry level, no education required, plus benefits. It’s not a college required kinda job.

 

[makendu]

Please define a living wage. Does that mean can afford the basics or does it mean can afford the basics plus many extras? I am guessing by living wage you mean a standard American middle class life?

If non-skilled, entry level workers are started out with American middle class wages, then will college educated, skilled, experienced workers be paid more according to their education and experience or would everyone make the same wage regardless of education, skill or experience?

You don't get it why the hell are none skilled workers in the first place making these "luxury bags" this is supposed to be a French luxury brand not a United States luxury brand

 

[MooMooVT]

LOL. I think you little in fantasy land i live in texas and I don’t where u think $13 a hour is even good its trash

I live in Texas as well and I think it's a fair starting salary for the work. Everyone's financial situation is different.

 

[LV_4ever]

You don't get it why the hell are none skilled workers in the first place making these "luxury bags" this is supposed to be a French luxury brand not a United States luxury brand

Haven’t you boycotted yet? Why are you still badgering people?

 

[fabuleux]

I’m actually amazed at how naive some people are when it comes to the manufacturing of luxury goods. Some of you are really clueless! There was nothing new about Louis Vuitton in these articles.

 

[tinybutterfly]

I think I’m going to bow out before this gets too far off topic

I’m not sure someone with a degree would be working the job on the assembly line tbh. Imo the wages seem pretty fair for entry level, no education required, plus benefits. It’s not a college required kinda job.

You are right. The people with other skills and a university education would be applying for jobs in management, not entry level, unskilled labor jobs.

You don't get it why the hell are none skilled workers in the first place making these "luxury bags" this is supposed to be a French luxury brand not a United States luxury brand

LV already has manufacturing plants in Spain and California. They are not solely making their products in France. It is a French company, but they have manufacturing plants in two other countries. This is fairly common. You can purchase made in France LV products if that matters to you. Not everyone cares where their handbag was made.

Unskilled workers can’t learn a skill, unless they are given a chance to learn. LV is providing that opportunity to many people in Texas. By going into this community, providing training, benefits and opportunities to gain experience and advance in their jobs, LV is helping those people. That seems like a good thing to me.

We can agree to disagree.

 

[snibor]

You don't get it why the hell are none skilled workers in the first place making these "luxury bags" this is supposed to be a French luxury brand not a United States luxury brand

Bags have been made in the US for quite some time. I think it’s great. Particularly with all the demand for bags. You feel differently it seems. That’s ok.

 

[karman]

I’m actually amazed at how naive some people are when it comes to the manufacturing of luxury goods. Some of you are really clueless! There was nothing new about Louis Vuitton in these articles.

I do believe some of the same people who are clueless also think that because they paid thousands, LV should be “high quality”: indestructible, never show wear, have wrinkle proof leather, perfect alignment, perfect everything.

 

[LV_4ever]

My post got deleted. Let me try to be more vague. My issue isn’t with where the bag is made. XX
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That is how I feel whenever I see a Kardashian carrying LV. Just a horrible feeling, making me doubt my love for the brand. I hear you.

 

[Gimmethebag]

I’m amazed people think of college graduates as skilled labor? Have you ever hired someone straight out of college?

They don’t know anything practical yet, lol. I had to tell one girl, “Can you Google it?”

Yet, we expect someone entry level who earned a degree to be able to rent an apartment, buy a car, and afford utilities, food, and insurance but not someone in a trade?

For what it’s worth, when I worked for AG Jeans, their factory workers were treated very well. They were paid a living wage and could accrue vacation up to 16 weeks at a time. Generous match to the 401K. Clothing allowance so they could wear the products they made. Close proximity to HQ management so they could move to different positions within the company. And that was for $200 jeans, not $3K handbags.

 

[idlehen]

I’m amazed people think of college graduates as skilled labor? Have you ever hired someone straight out of college?

They don’t know anything practical yet, lol. I had to tell one girl, “Can you Google it?”

Lol, I'm sorry you had to work with incompetent college grads. I have to admit that the college grads we get every year are usually great. There is a world of difference between them and someone with no background in the industry. I have helped people taking courses for this field as well.... I can tell you that requires MUCH more patience than helping even the most handholdy new grad at work.

 

[p3b]

I think that LV should not call the position "artisan" as the job description very clearly shows experience is not required and an artisan would indicate being skilled. That is all.