Portland Approves Sweatshop-Free Resolution

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Date of publication: August 29, 2007

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)

Author: Colin Fogarty

The Portland City Council took a stand Wednesday against having city employees wear uniforms made in sweatshops. The resolution doesn't immediately ban clothing made with sweatshop labor for clothing worn by city police, firefighters, and other employees. That turns out to be a complicated undertaking, as Colin Fogarty reports...


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