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Sweatshops
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Behindthelabel.org 
 "A multimedia news website covering the stories of people fighting for fundamental human and labor rights against the goliath global clothing industry." Features a FAQ, news, campaigns, audio and video clips, a browsable archive, and related links. Sponsored by a "global alliance of clothing workers, religious leaders, and students." http://www.behindthelabel.org/ Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work, Labor Last updated Nov 26, 2004 Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A History of American Sweatshops, 1820-Present
A virtual exhibit of documents, garments, signs, and other artifacts illustrating the sweatshop history, the global fashion industry, the 1995 El Monte sweatshop, and attitudes from six spokespeople about sweatshops in the United States. From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. http://americanhistory.si.edu/sweatshops/ Topics: Labor, United States History Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Co-op America
The Green Pages Online lists thousands of socially and environmentally responsible products and services. Also has an extensive personal finance section for tips, suggested readings, and links on topics from mutual funds to bartering. Find information on the anti-sweatshop movement, a list of ongoing boycotts of companies and products, and tips for forest-friendly living. Companies, too, can find "advice, resources and contacts to help turn social responsibility into business success." http://www.coopamerica.org/ Topics: Activism, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Environment, Ethics, Labor Last updated Jun 3, 2006 Co-op America's Guide to Ending Sweatshops and Promoting Fair Trade
This site "helps you keep sweatshop and child labor out of your purchases, provides you green and Fair Trade options, and helps you work with others to promote fair wages and labor standards worldwide." Includes links to related resources. http://www.sweatshops.org/ Topics: Business, Industries, Labor Last updated Mar 25, 2006 Play Fair at the Olympics Campaign
This "is a campaign to persuade sportswear companies and the International Olympic Committee to take their responsibilities seriously" with respect to "exploitative business practices" in the production process. The site includes a report on working conditions at several large manufacturers, suggestions for better corporate practices, highlights from events leading up to the 2004 Olympics, and related resources. Available in several languages. From Oxfam, the Clean Clothes Campaign, and Global Unions. http://www.fairolympics.org/ Topics: Business, Industries, Labor Last updated Jul 3, 2006 |
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