Free Trade’s Threat to California’s Garment Workers & Policy Actions for Economic Justice

The first fact sheet by Sweatshop Watch highlights the effects of globalization and free trade on the garment industry in California, while the second fact sheet focuses on possible policy actions to remedy the situation

Workers’ Rights Advocates Respond to Recent Garment Sweeps: Enforcing Labor Laws Must Be More Than Just a “Photo-op”

The article highlights several responses of workers’ rights advocates to the garment sweeps conducted by California’s Labor & Workforce Development Agency. While the efforts of the Administration are appreciated by these advocates, they feel much more needs to be done to ensure the proper protection of workers’ rights in the California garment industry

Supporting Mexican Garment Workers at the Tarrant Ajalpan Factory

The article documents the efforts made to support the Mexican garment workers at the Tarrant Ajalpan Factory. Some of the supportive measures include: an international campaign; protests; campaigns for retailer accountability; a speaking tour; and complaints under NAFTA

Garment Worker Advocates to Release Unprecedented Study Evaluating California’s Landmark Anti-Sweatshop Law

The media advisory reports on the press conference to be held on September 28, 2005. The conference will not only commemorate the sixth anniversary of Assembly Bill 633, but it marks the release of a ground-breaking study on the State’s implementation of the law

Sweatshop Watch Newsletter

Spring 2007 newsletter of Sweatshop Watch includes coverage of garment workers fighting for justice in the global apparel industry, new anti-sweatshop reforms, the California’s Garment Special Account, and the hiring of an independent monitor to Los Angeles’ sweat-free law

Why Do Sweatshops Exist?

An explanation of why sweatshops continue to persist in the modern global economy

Anti-Sweatshop Activists Demand Responsibility from LA-based Companies Profiting from Deadly Factory

The media advisory provides information regarding the protest planned by activists for April 5, 2006 in response to the deadly fire in Bangladesh that killed and injured many workers. The fire happens to be one of many incidents in Bangladesh that demonstrates the complete disregard for workplace safety and workers’ rights

Levi’s: A Style for Every SWEATSHOP Story?

This is a flyer created by Sweatshop Watch in support of the campaign led by the Coalition for Justice in Maquiladoras

Notes from \u3ci\u3eThe Future of California’s Garment Industry\u3c/i\u3e

The document includes the notes from various workshops, brainstorming sessions, discussions, and strategy sessions that took place at the conference focusing on The Future of California’s Garment Industry

Sweatshop Watch Newsletter

Winter 2005 newsletter of Sweatshop Watch covering the evaluation of California’s landmark anti-sweatshop law, the major campaigns of 2005, and the “Shop with a Conscience” initiative