Date of publication: September 30, 2009
Source: The Daily Evergreen
Author: Trina Jones
Excerpt from article:
Two years ago, WSU students joined a long line of college activists to protest Cougar gear made in sweatshops. In cardboard boxes emblazoned with their battle cry – “I’d Rather Go Naked than Wear Sweatshop Clothing” – Progressive Student Union members prepared to fight.
However, the fight was not to be had. WSU officials were already considering going sweatfree and signed a policy within a week, said Alyce Anderson, WSU trademark department program administrative manager.
“I think the PSU expected more of a push back,” Anderson said. “But it’s just the right thing to do.” The state of Washington is considering a similar measure. The House of Representatives Committee on Commerce and Labor held a work session in March to discuss why the state should put together a sweatfree-purchasing policy and how to do that...