Webinar: How Strong Are Labor Rights in Fair Trade

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Events starts: September 21, 2011 – 1:00 pm
Event ends: September 21, 2011 – 1:50 pm

 

Judy Gearhart, Executive Director of the International Labor Rights Forum, will present in the next Fair Trade Resource Network webinar on key issues in Fair Trade is addressing a topic of growing importance: “How Strong Are Labor Rights in Fair Trade?” Gain insights and ask your questions to experts by joining us live on Wednesday, September 21, from 1:00-1:50pm eastern. More info and register for webinar for $5.

Intermediate level discussion for advocates and traders about worker rights and practices in Fair Trade banana plantations, tea plantations, soccer ball factories, pilot apparel production, and other hired labor operations.

Presenters: Judy Gearhart, Executive Director, International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF); Wil Flinterman, Senior Advisor – Workers Rights and Trade Union Relations, Fairtrade International (FLO); Helen Nicolás (probable), Certification Officer, Savid Dominicana (banana company in the Dominican Republic)