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January 29, 2007
Jim Drain's Still from Warmup 2002, Digital video with sound
Posted by cat at 06:09 AM
Clean Clothes Campaign Solidarity in Action
The Clean Clothes Campaign International Secretariat has recently published a new brochure entitled "CCC Solidarity Action: Making a Difference for Workers". This 12-page brochure presents information on the direct solidarity action work done by the CCC in support of garment workers in global supply chains. The brochure can be downloaded from the CCC International website here
Posted by cat at 05:49 AM
Fitzpattern's review in Wired
"Lisa Howdin just wanted to combine her two biggest passions -- sewing and the internet. But now her downloadable patterns company is doing so well, the Australian could soon stick a needle in her day job." Read more via Wired. (Thanks Eliel)
Posted by cat at 05:47 AM
CLEAN CLOTHES AND FAIR FOOD
A Conference to Promote Justice in Factories and Fields
Organized by SweatFree Communities and the Alliance for Fair Food
Columbia Law School, New York City | April 27-29, 2007
Building off the success of SweatFree Communities' past three annual conferences and the growing power of the Alliance for Fair Food, SweatFree Communities and the Alliance for Fair Food have teamed up to hold a joint conference to advance worker justice in factories and fields. The conference will provide information and skills to support communities, groups, and individuals in creating more socially responsible economic models that ensure the human rights of workers and respect the environment. Through strategies such as worker organizing, selective government procurement, corporate pressure, consumer education, and solidarity relationships, it is possible to contribute toward a more just economy at local and national levels, impacting not only workers in this country but also communities and workers around the world. We are currently seeking workshop proposals (due Feb 15) and conference sponsors (due April 10). All details online at http://www.sweatfree.org/conference
Posted by cat at 05:43 AM