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Cintas has released the names and locations of the top 10 public potties for its 13th annual America's Best Restroom contest and the excitement over who will be named winner is palpable. “We’ve assembled an engaging field of unique public restrooms and expect a lot of spirited competition,” said John Engel, Cintas senior marketing manager in a news release. On the list of best public facilities is the Trail Restroom in Austin, Texas, which was designed by Miró Rivera Architects in partnership with the city of Austin. Located on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike–and–Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake,...

In an apparent crackdown on illegal immigrants that may signal more to come, Cintas, the large uniform manufacturer, placed six employees from its San Jose plant on unpaid leave Monday. The move came after the workers failed to verify their Social Security numbers, a document required by employers to prove their workers have the right to be employed in the United States. About 60 Cintas workers, labor organizers and immigrant advocates, rallying outside the East San Jose plant Monday afternoon, denounced the action. With 30,000 workers in five states, Cintas, is believed to be the first company in the country...

Federal terrorism investigators are looking into the thefts of uniforms worn by airport workers. KMBC's Jeremy Hubbard said that the uniforms are normally worn by employees with acess to secure airport areas as well as to airplanes.'Well, that doesn't make me feel very comfortable about flying today. I didn't know that,' traveler Melanie Volker said.Hubbard said the heist happened a week and a half ago at 17th and Cherry streets. Someone broke into Cintas Uniforms and stole a uniform delivery truck.The day after the break in, the truck was recovered, but the uniforms were missing.