Eminem Flying Toledo Auto Workers To Kimmel Show

Eminem flying Toledo auto workers to Kimmel show
Written by Michael Miller | Editor in Chief | mmiller@toledofreep ress.com
Jon Michael Zapf has told Toledo Free Press that musician Eminem is flying 200 laid-off auto workers to Los Angeles to be on the May 15 "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on ABC. The show airs at 12:05 a.m.

Zapf, who works for Toledo's Ohio Modular Management building the Jeep Wrangler, said, "He is flying us out, all expenses paid, for the show to put a face on the American auto workers who are affected by this hardship. He is supposed to do a meet and greet and sign autographs."

Zapf said the workers are from tier 2 and 3 auto plants around Michigan and Ohio and will be flown to Los Angeles for the taping. When laid off, tier 2 and 3 auto workers do not enjoy the benefits of sub-pay they would enjoy in a tier one company, he said.


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Eminem Hailed by Hindus For Entertaining Jobless Autoworkers


Hindus have applauded Oscar winner rapper-actor Eminem for planning to fly 200 jobless Detroit autoworkers to enjoy a rare live show and musical performance about 2,300 miles away in Los Angeles.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was a wonderful gesture on Eminem’s part to try to put a smile on the face of Detroit where the jobless rate is reportedly almost three times than the national average.

Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, quoted ancient Hindu scripture Taittiriya Upanishad, which says: “Give with faith. Give with love. Give with joy,” and adds, “Wisdom means a life of selfless service.”

Rajan Zed urged other entertainment celebrities like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce Knowles, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, etc., to bring cheer to the struggling communities affected by economic downturn nationwide through gestures like Eminem’s.