Ford joined retail and food concession operator HMSHost in May 1995, initially working at Cinnabon inside Harry Reid then later at a snack bar. He said he joined HMSHost because it’s unionized.
“I believe unions and workers who join together are the backbone of every company,” he said. “That’s why I joined (HMSHost) and not only that, but because of the health benefits. At the time, I had younger girls and they needed healthcare. They needed braces and flu medicine and it was just very important. I consider that part of the allowance.”