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Bringing down Niketown.
- Source :
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Nation . 6/7/1999, Vol. 268 Issue 21, p15-19. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- The article discusses the state of exploitation of workers in textile industry in the U.S. There were shocking reports on the extremely long work hours, physical or sexual abuse on the job, a pittance for pay, of child or forced labor. But 1995 proved to be a turning point for a steadily growing campaign against global sweatshops that has exploded in the United States and is increasingly linked to campaigns in Europe and parts of Asia. Charles Kernaghan of the National Labor Committee, reveals the beginning of a national movement.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00278378
- Volume :
- 268
- Issue :
- 21
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nation
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 1885908