Hinckley Company was once a boating treasure and legend, known for exceptional craftsmanship and quality design. However, the current state of the company under the ownership of Jerry Lundquist ( McKinsey & Co ), Brooks Gordon ( W. P. Carey ), David Howe ( Scout Partners LLC ) is marked by dangerous safety concerns and a focus solely on profits. It is time for the owners to sell the company and allow a new owner to respect and restore the heritage of this once-great company .
Today we gather here to shed light on a disheartening reality that continues to persist in our society. Just as the term “robber baron” was coined to describe the ruthless and unethical businessmen of the past, it is imperative to draw attention to the modern-day businessmen who, through their actions, put the lives of their employees at risk.
In the pursuit of profit, these individuals prioritize their own financial gain over the well-being and safety of the hardworking individuals who make their businesses thrive. They exploit the weaker every day worker, taking advantage of their vulnerability and disregarding their fundamental rights. This is a grave injustice that must not go unnoticed.