Articles related to "Sweatshop"
Sweatshops
Sweatshops in Southeast Asia are a serious problem of human rights. What can be done?
sweatshop • southeast asia • china • vietnam • malaysia
Sweatshops in Southeast Asia are a serious problem of human rights. What can be done?
sweatshop • southeast asia • china • vietnam • malaysia
Sweatshop-Free Pants to Poverty
Pants to Poverty support fair trade and make underwear using organic cotton, helping farmers and families in India get out of poverty.
pants to poverty • make poverty history • fair trade • organic cotton • underwear
Pants to Poverty support fair trade and make underwear using organic cotton, helping farmers and families in India get out of poverty.
pants to poverty • make poverty history • fair trade • organic cotton • underwear
T-Shirt Sweatshops
An assembly-line of 15 workers has to make 15 t-shirts every 3 minutes, producing 3,400 shirts each day for US$7 per worker - a paltry 3 cents per shirt.
t-shirts • t-shirt sweatshop • t-shirt sweatshop smells • central america • nicaragua
An assembly-line of 15 workers has to make 15 t-shirts every 3 minutes, producing 3,400 shirts each day for US$7 per worker - a paltry 3 cents per shirt.
t-shirts • t-shirt sweatshop • t-shirt sweatshop smells • central america • nicaragua
SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN
We have decent laws about child labour. Some poor third world countries do not have that luxury. Make sure that your lifestyle is not promoting the use of abusive child labour.
child slavery • suffer little children • green home • suite 101 • child labour
We have decent laws about child labour. Some poor third world countries do not have that luxury. Make sure that your lifestyle is not promoting the use of abusive child labour.
child slavery • suffer little children • green home • suite 101 • child labour
Juleselin's Eco-Friendly Coats
Owner/designer Julia Burnbaum is realizing her dream of creating a humane/ environmentally friendly designer coat line.
juleselin • juleselin coats • eco-friendly fashion • eco-friendly coats • womens fashion
Owner/designer Julia Burnbaum is realizing her dream of creating a humane/ environmentally friendly designer coat line.
juleselin • juleselin coats • eco-friendly fashion • eco-friendly coats • womens fashion
Labor/Labour Day
A history of Labor/Labour Day in North America and the significance of the labor movements to our current lifestyles.
labor • labour • holiday • may day • working conditions
A history of Labor/Labour Day in North America and the significance of the labor movements to our current lifestyles.
labor • labour • holiday • may day • working conditions
Meet Children's Author, Suzanne Lieurance
author profile of children's writer Suzanne Lieurance and her advice to children's writers. Brief summaries of her books.
suzanne lieurance • children's writing • nonfiction • writing tips and advice • sue reichard
author profile of children's writer Suzanne Lieurance and her advice to children's writers. Brief summaries of her books.
suzanne lieurance • children's writing • nonfiction • writing tips and advice • sue reichard
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee
Meet children who are standing up for their beliefs and causing a quite a stir. Watch Nick News with Linda Ellerbee on Sunday, January 28 for their stories.
nick news • nickelodeon • linda ellerbee • child activists • iraq war
Meet children who are standing up for their beliefs and causing a quite a stir. Watch Nick News with Linda Ellerbee on Sunday, January 28 for their stories.
nick news • nickelodeon • linda ellerbee • child activists • iraq war
Simple Mother's Day Gifts
Anyone can go into a store and buy a token Mother's Day present - but does it show you care? Suite101 shows what Simple Living means for Mother's Day.
mother’s day for simple living and mother’s day • simple living ideas for mother’s day • voluntary simplicity and mother’s day • simple gift ideas • presents for simple living mothers
Anyone can go into a store and buy a token Mother's Day present - but does it show you care? Suite101 shows what Simple Living means for Mother's Day.
mother’s day for simple living and mother’s day • simple living ideas for mother’s day • voluntary simplicity and mother’s day • simple gift ideas • presents for simple living mothers
Cheap Designer Clothing Vs Discount Clothing
Buying cheap designer clothing not only looks great but it helps to minimise credit card debt. Are there any negatives to buying cheap clothing during the credit crunch?
cheap designer clothing • discount clothing • designer clothing • cheap clothing • plus size clothes
Buying cheap designer clothing not only looks great but it helps to minimise credit card debt. Are there any negatives to buying cheap clothing during the credit crunch?
cheap designer clothing • discount clothing • designer clothing • cheap clothing • plus size clothes
New York's Tragedy: The Triangle Fire of 1911, Part 1
This piece, dealing with the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911, was written as a term paper by a former student of mine. The first of two parts, this article centers on the pre-fire labor issues and events that place the terrible tragedy into proper context. David Von Drehle's excellent work, <i>Triangle</i>, was used as her primary source of information. But she does well to incorporate other sources, including the actual story from the <i>New York Times</i> in 1911.
triangle fire • triangle shirtwaist factory • new york city • new york city labor
This piece, dealing with the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911, was written as a term paper by a former student of mine. The first of two parts, this article centers on the pre-fire labor issues and events that place the terrible tragedy into proper context. David Von Drehle's excellent work, <i>Triangle</i>, was used as her primary source of information. But she does well to incorporate other sources, including the actual story from the <i>New York Times</i> in 1911.
triangle fire • triangle shirtwaist factory • new york city • new york city labor
Book Review: One Night at the Call Center
Read Chetan Bhagat's bestselling second book before watching its star-studded Bollywood movie version "Hello," releasing worldwide on October 10.
chetan bhagat's one night at the call center • chetan bhagat's one night @ the call center • book review of one night at the call center • book review of one night @ the call center • review one night at the call center
Read Chetan Bhagat's bestselling second book before watching its star-studded Bollywood movie version "Hello," releasing worldwide on October 10.
chetan bhagat's one night at the call center • chetan bhagat's one night @ the call center • book review of one night at the call center • book review of one night @ the call center • review one night at the call center
Scoop for the Week of Dec. 10
Putting a price on her posterior. Charlie's Angel breaking out her 70's moves. From Melrose Place to the halls of justice. All these stories and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop.
television • hollywood • • movies • celebrity gossip
Putting a price on her posterior. Charlie's Angel breaking out her 70's moves. From Melrose Place to the halls of justice. All these stories and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop.
television • hollywood • • movies • celebrity gossip
Stamp It Out
Please support this postcard campaign from Survival International, aiming to eradicate popular notions of indigenous people being "primitive" in literature and the media.
survival international • stamp it out • stamp it out postcards • pre-history • primitive myth
Please support this postcard campaign from Survival International, aiming to eradicate popular notions of indigenous people being "primitive" in literature and the media.
survival international • stamp it out • stamp it out postcards • pre-history • primitive myth
Rollback America: Wal-Mart Undermines Workers' Rights
An indictment of Wal-Mart's efforts to undermine unionizing efforts and reduce the standard of living of its employees in the name of "selling for less."
wal-mart • walmart • wal-mart union-busting • wal-mart lawsuits • unions
An indictment of Wal-Mart's efforts to undermine unionizing efforts and reduce the standard of living of its employees in the name of "selling for less."
wal-mart • walmart • wal-mart union-busting • wal-mart lawsuits • unions
The Green Consumer
A guide to online resources to help consumers make informed, greener decisions about the companies they buy from.
green business • global warming • sustainability • sustainable business • green consumer
A guide to online resources to help consumers make informed, greener decisions about the companies they buy from.
green business • global warming • sustainability • sustainable business • green consumer
What's with ABC?
Are news/commercial practices at Disney-owned ABC now the norm?
media issues • media • abc • abc.com • disney
Are news/commercial practices at Disney-owned ABC now the norm?
media issues • media • abc • abc.com • disney
Invest don't Shop
It is your investment in not only you and your family's future but it is a major investment in creating a healthy, caring community.
world food day • shop local • shop • community • cooperatives
It is your investment in not only you and your family's future but it is a major investment in creating a healthy, caring community.
world food day • shop local • shop • community • cooperatives
Invest in Your Community: Shop Local
If you are worried about the local economy, then, when you must shop, make sure you buy goods and services from a locally owned and operated business.
shop local • local shopping • thunder bay • christmas • community economics
If you are worried about the local economy, then, when you must shop, make sure you buy goods and services from a locally owned and operated business.
shop local • local shopping • thunder bay • christmas • community economics
Jane Addams – Reflections at 50
Jane Addams was a renowned player in the early Settlement movement in the United States.
human rights • social reform • child labor • sweat shops • women's rights
Jane Addams was a renowned player in the early Settlement movement in the United States.
human rights • social reform • child labor • sweat shops • women's rights
Locally Owned and Operated Businesses
If you have to shop, buy from a neighbour.
locally owned operated businesses • big box retailer • community economy • community business • organic
If you have to shop, buy from a neighbour.
locally owned operated businesses • big box retailer • community economy • community business • organic
The Patterson Strike, Labor's Defining Moment
Strikes by labor groups in the United States in the early 1900s defined the "Labor Movement". Men, women and children took part in the Patterson Strike of 1913.
patterson strike • lawrence textile mill • emma goldman • anna lapezzo • john ramo
Strikes by labor groups in the United States in the early 1900s defined the "Labor Movement". Men, women and children took part in the Patterson Strike of 1913.
patterson strike • lawrence textile mill • emma goldman • anna lapezzo • john ramo
Unwearable Fashion Trends in 2007
Having reached the end of 2007, the middle-aged, fashion-conscious woman can now heave a sigh of relief at the demise of the year's cruelest fashion trends.
fashion trends • bondage sandals • bubble dress • corset belts • tote bags
Having reached the end of 2007, the middle-aged, fashion-conscious woman can now heave a sigh of relief at the demise of the year's cruelest fashion trends.
fashion trends • bondage sandals • bubble dress • corset belts • tote bags
American Artist John Sloan
John Sloan's talent and compassion for humanity made him one of the Ashcan School's greatest artists.
john sloan • the ashcan school • robert henri • everett shinn • the eight painters
John Sloan's talent and compassion for humanity made him one of the Ashcan School's greatest artists.
john sloan • the ashcan school • robert henri • everett shinn • the eight painters
BBC's Online Eco-Fashion Magazine
With the demand for ethical fashion growing by the minute, the BBC has recently launched a new online eco-friendly fashion magazine called Thread.
ethical fashion magazine • eco-friendly fashion • eco-trends • organic fashion • eco-friendly products
With the demand for ethical fashion growing by the minute, the BBC has recently launched a new online eco-friendly fashion magazine called Thread.
ethical fashion magazine • eco-friendly fashion • eco-trends • organic fashion • eco-friendly products
Cartoons To Return To Movie Theaters
In the days of classic Hollywood, they were the norm ... cartoons that ran before movies instead of the commercials we now have running before our movies nowadays. But Warner Bros. is trying to bring the theatrical cartoon back ... hip hip hooray!
cartoons • duck dodgers • warner bros • animated • theater
In the days of classic Hollywood, they were the norm ... cartoons that ran before movies instead of the commercials we now have running before our movies nowadays. But Warner Bros. is trying to bring the theatrical cartoon back ... hip hip hooray!
cartoons • duck dodgers • warner bros • animated • theater
Current Human Trafficking Crisis
The third largest illegal market in the world, human trafficking is the current slavery that did not end with the civil war.
current human trafficking problem • sexual slavery • forced labor • illegal international immigration • child prostitution
The third largest illegal market in the world, human trafficking is the current slavery that did not end with the civil war.
current human trafficking problem • sexual slavery • forced labor • illegal international immigration • child prostitution
Decidedly Feminine Eco-Fashions
Buying beautiful, feminine fashions doesn't mean compromising environmental values. Mehera Shaw creates fashions for the for the real-world, ecologically conscious woman.
fashion • design • clothing • indian • ecologically conscious
Buying beautiful, feminine fashions doesn't mean compromising environmental values. Mehera Shaw creates fashions for the for the real-world, ecologically conscious woman.
fashion • design • clothing • indian • ecologically conscious
Designer Jeans
A fashion lover's guide to making a good investment in high-end denim: how to avoid buying counterfeit denim and how to find out which designer jeans will fit you best.
designer jeans • high end denim • skinny jeans • fashion jeans • denim fit guide
A fashion lover's guide to making a good investment in high-end denim: how to avoid buying counterfeit denim and how to find out which designer jeans will fit you best.
designer jeans • high end denim • skinny jeans • fashion jeans • denim fit guide
Eco-Friendly Gifts for Christmas
Living green and being eco-friendly doesn't mean you have to compromise on the gifts you choose to give this Christmas season. Find places that offer quality items.
eco friendly gift • eco friendly living • green living • christmas season • christmas gifts
Living green and being eco-friendly doesn't mean you have to compromise on the gifts you choose to give this Christmas season. Find places that offer quality items.
eco friendly gift • eco friendly living • green living • christmas season • christmas gifts
Freegans Are Radical Recyclers
Freegans recover a multitude of items besides food when foraging. They find furniture and appliances that they can use or repair which prevents less landfill pollution.
freegans • dumpster diving • community gardening • pollution • environment protection
Freegans recover a multitude of items besides food when foraging. They find furniture and appliances that they can use or repair which prevents less landfill pollution.
freegans • dumpster diving • community gardening • pollution • environment protection
Great Women's Films
It's hard to find a great movie about women that isn't full of stereotypes of "chick flick" sappiness. Here are 8 examples of intelligent films about women's issues.
women's films • women's issues • chick flick • hollywood movie • set it off
It's hard to find a great movie about women that isn't full of stereotypes of "chick flick" sappiness. Here are 8 examples of intelligent films about women's issues.
women's films • women's issues • chick flick • hollywood movie • set it off
Marketing Audit of Nike's Strategies
Nike is the leading footwear company in the world. PEST Analysis sums up how the company's business strategies fare in the macro environmental level.
athletic footwear • nike inc. • retailers worldwide • nike factory stores • nike stores
Nike is the leading footwear company in the world. PEST Analysis sums up how the company's business strategies fare in the macro environmental level.
athletic footwear • nike inc. • retailers worldwide • nike factory stores • nike stores
Must-See New York City Landmarks
Most visitors are familiar with the popular NYC landmarks, but some of these lesser-known locations boast vibrant pasts of their own
new york city • greenwich village • financial district • trinity church • south street seaport
Most visitors are familiar with the popular NYC landmarks, but some of these lesser-known locations boast vibrant pasts of their own
new york city • greenwich village • financial district • trinity church • south street seaport
You Shouldn't Have
A quick guide to avoid the glut of unwanted gift-giving.
holiday • gift • shopping • christmas • alternative gift
A quick guide to avoid the glut of unwanted gift-giving.
holiday • gift • shopping • christmas • alternative gift
Around the World in 72 Days
In 1889 two women reporters set off to prove that Jules Verne's popular novel was not just imaginary fiction. One is still remembered today, the other forgotten.
nellie bly • elizabeth bisland • bly bisland race • race to beat phileas fogg • around the world in eighty days
In 1889 two women reporters set off to prove that Jules Verne's popular novel was not just imaginary fiction. One is still remembered today, the other forgotten.
nellie bly • elizabeth bisland • bly bisland race • race to beat phileas fogg • around the world in eighty days
Designer Dresses for Under $10
A new line in cut-price designer clothing is taking the U.S. by storm. With items of $19.98 or less, welcome to the world of low-cost designer fashion.
designer dresses • designer clothing • low-cost women's fashion • fashion accessories • sarah jessica parker
A new line in cut-price designer clothing is taking the U.S. by storm. With items of $19.98 or less, welcome to the world of low-cost designer fashion.
designer dresses • designer clothing • low-cost women's fashion • fashion accessories • sarah jessica parker
Food, Cheap and Fast
A look at the impact of the American fast-food habit
mcdonald's • french fries • burgers • fast food • consumer choices
A look at the impact of the American fast-food habit
mcdonald's • french fries • burgers • fast food • consumer choices
Green Tips for College Students
As a college student, there are plenty of small things you can do to help the environment. Here are 10 simple ideas.
green tip • college students • dorm room • campus life • environmentally friendly
As a college student, there are plenty of small things you can do to help the environment. Here are 10 simple ideas.
green tip • college students • dorm room • campus life • environmentally friendly
Please DON'T Save Me, Kathie Lee!
I think the best thing, about preaching against child labor, is that it makes us all feel so warm, fuzzy and squishy inside.
child labor • economics • economics of human behavior • kathie lee gifford
I think the best thing, about preaching against child labor, is that it makes us all feel so warm, fuzzy and squishy inside.
child labor • economics • economics of human behavior • kathie lee gifford
RENAISSANCE LACES MIGRATE TO NEW YORK CITY
With the thousand of immigrants flooding into New York at the turn of the century, came the artistic heritage of dozens of nations. For the Italians, that meant a rich heritage of lace and embroideries from the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
italian lace school • new york • immigrants • lacemaking
With the thousand of immigrants flooding into New York at the turn of the century, came the artistic heritage of dozens of nations. For the Italians, that meant a rich heritage of lace and embroideries from the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
italian lace school • new york • immigrants • lacemaking
Rhetorical Devices Used by Modern Presidents
Famous speeches of recent American Presidents used classical rhetorical devices. Nixon, Kennedy, and Obama employed Greco-Roman praeteritio, hyperbole, and anaphora.
rhetorical devices • greek and latin classical oratory • barack obama • richard milhous nixon • john fitzgerald kennedy
Famous speeches of recent American Presidents used classical rhetorical devices. Nixon, Kennedy, and Obama employed Greco-Roman praeteritio, hyperbole, and anaphora.
rhetorical devices • greek and latin classical oratory • barack obama • richard milhous nixon • john fitzgerald kennedy
A Word About Professionalism
Do hairstylists get the respect they deserve? Or do they even really dserve any respect at all?
hair • style • stylist • hairstylist • hairdresser
Do hairstylists get the respect they deserve? Or do they even really dserve any respect at all?
hair • style • stylist • hairstylist • hairdresser
Eco-Friendly Shopping for Kids Clothing
Look for clothing that is organic and made of natural fibers when shopping for the family. Here are some tips to help make greener choices when it comes to clothes.
eco-friendly shopping for kids clothing • organic clothing • organic clothes • kids clothing and environment • buying clothes that are good for the family and th
Look for clothing that is organic and made of natural fibers when shopping for the family. Here are some tips to help make greener choices when it comes to clothes.
eco-friendly shopping for kids clothing • organic clothing • organic clothes • kids clothing and environment • buying clothes that are good for the family and th
Getting Involved: My first protest
In September, I joined my first anti-globalization protest during my semester in Spain. It really intiated my political thoughts.
spain • globalization • imf • world bank • third world
In September, I joined my first anti-globalization protest during my semester in Spain. It really intiated my political thoughts.
spain • globalization • imf • world bank • third world
Overseas Drafting
This week we'll look at a company in India that is promoting inexpensive drafting useing the Internet and also is your computer safe on the net and checking email?
drafting • overseas • cad • cadd • architect
This week we'll look at a company in India that is promoting inexpensive drafting useing the Internet and also is your computer safe on the net and checking email?
drafting • overseas • cad • cadd • architect
Robert Pinsky: Improviser of Poetic Images, Sounds and Desires
This is a brief look at poetry by Robert Pinsky. The poet improvises historical events, quotations, present sights and sounds, current events of everyday life into basic chords of poetry, which reaches into the depths of souls universally.
pinsky • robert • poet • laureate • improviser
This is a brief look at poetry by Robert Pinsky. The poet improvises historical events, quotations, present sights and sounds, current events of everyday life into basic chords of poetry, which reaches into the depths of souls universally.
pinsky • robert • poet • laureate • improviser
Investing With A Conscience
Can you make money and invest with your conscience?
investing • money • stocks • mutual funds • socially responsible investing
Can you make money and invest with your conscience?
investing • money • stocks • mutual funds • socially responsible investing
Shopping for a Better World
The average American family spends around $18,000 every year on goods and services. Think of it as casting 18,000 votes a year for a better world.
green companies • green business • green investment • green energy • green technology
The average American family spends around $18,000 every year on goods and services. Think of it as casting 18,000 votes a year for a better world.
green companies • green business • green investment • green energy • green technology
Cross-Culture Ministry in Kenya, Part Eleven
A brief overview of five orphans Jim met in Kenya and their living conditions. Note, however, the hope each child has. Also note that parents are gone from the picture and grandparents are raising their childrens' children.
orphans • lutheran • missions • kenya • poverty
A brief overview of five orphans Jim met in Kenya and their living conditions. Note, however, the hope each child has. Also note that parents are gone from the picture and grandparents are raising their childrens' children.
orphans • lutheran • missions • kenya • poverty
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