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Garment Industry Practices
1997-06-02T01:59:13-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZGZlXC8xOTk3MDYwMjAxNTk1NTAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Representatives from several garment industry companies discussed solutions to the employment practices in the industry and specifically the abusive practices that occur in factories commonly known as sweatshops. The panelists delivered opening statements and outlined what their particular companies are doing to eliminate sweatshop conditions in factories that they contract to produce their product. Following their statements the panelists answered questions from the audience.
Representatives from several garment industry companies discussed solutions to the employment practices in the industry and specifically the… read more
Representatives from several garment industry companies discussed solutions to the employment practices in the industry and specifically the abusive practices that occur in factories commonly known as sweatshops. The panelists delivered opening statements and outlined what their particular companies are doing to eliminate sweatshop conditions in factories that they contract to produce their product. Following their statements the panelists answered questions from the audience. close
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- Susan Cowell Representative International Ladies' Garment Workers
- John Ermatinger Senior Vice President Levi Strauss and Company
- Robert Hall Vice President International Trade Counsel
- Arthur Heffner Executive Vice President Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation
- Martin Larrey Vice President Marymount College->Academic Affairs
- Larry Martin Officer American Apparel Manufacturing Assn.
- Susan B. Seiden Deputy Administrator (Acting) Department of Labor
- Heather White Founder and Director Verite
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