SweatFree Communities (www.sweatfree.org) is a national network of
grassroots anti-sweatshop organizations that works to build a global
economy with justice and equality. We campaign for worker justice and a
global trading system that reflects the values of working people and
communities worldwide and gives just workplaces a chance to succeed.

You can get active in the sweatfree movement by bringing the campaign to
your community. Make sure your business, religious group, school, city
council, or state government commits to buying products made in fair
labor conditions and holds companies accountable to improve conditions
in sweatshops currently in their supply chains. Apparel companies will
only change their sweatshop practices if we create a market for
sweatfree products and services.

Here are 5 ways you can take action:
1. Send a letter [www.sweatfree.org/sweatfreeconsortium] to your
governor and mayor asking them to join the State and Local Government
Sweatfree Consortium to ensure that your public tax dollars do not
support sweatshop conditions
2. Endorse the campaign [www.sweatfree.org/endorse]
3. Next time you buy clothes, buy sweatfree! See our suggestions at
www.sweatfree.org/shopping
4. If you have to wear uniforms for your job or for school, participate
in our "Me and My Uniform" project. Check out www.sweatfree.org/myuniform
5. Contact us to bring the sweatfree campaign to your community. Email
us at organize@sweatfree.org or call 207-262-7277 / 413-586-0974.

Website: http://www.sweatfree.org
Tags: Fair Trade, Global Crises, government procurement, Human Rights, labor rights, Politics, procurement, sweatshop