04/26/12
Sweatshops
This article is personally connected to me because I wear brands that are made in sweatshops. By knowing what goes on in these factories, I can be persuaded to better my knowledge about what companies really use sweatshops.
In this article, it explains 7 reasons why sweatshops still carry on, or exist. Here are some of the reasons described.
1. Even though there are many sweatshops are in China, that’s not the only place in the world that they are in. These factories are everywhere in the world, even in the U.S. In Florida, there is forced labor in tomato fields.
2. Almost all brands don’t own their own factories. This means that they have to have their material manufactured in 3rd party, poorly ran factories. In these factories, there are employees over worked , however they are under paid.
3. Even though many companies have code of conduct rights, but when the smaller, low-end suppliers are given a task, these rights are either overlooked or forgotten.
This article is connected to my overall topic , preventing sweatshops, because preventing sweatshops isn’t as easy as it looks.
Sweatshops
This article is personally connected to me because I wear brands that are made in sweatshops. By knowing what goes on in these factories, I can be persuaded to better my knowledge about what companies really use sweatshops.
In this article, it explains 7 reasons why sweatshops still carry on, or exist. Here are some of the reasons described.
1. Even though there are many sweatshops are in China, that’s not the only place in the world that they are in. These factories are everywhere in the world, even in the U.S. In Florida, there is forced labor in tomato fields.
2. Almost all brands don’t own their own factories. This means that they have to have their material manufactured in 3rd party, poorly ran factories. In these factories, there are employees over worked , however they are under paid.
3. Even though many companies have code of conduct rights, but when the smaller, low-end suppliers are given a task, these rights are either overlooked or forgotten.
This article is connected to my overall topic , preventing sweatshops, because preventing sweatshops isn’t as easy as it looks.
03/11/13
Sweatshops
This article is personally connected to me because I am about to go to college, so by knowing about these organizations throughout various colleges, it could persuade me to select one of these colleges to go to.
In this article, it talks about how a monitoring group at the University of Pittsburgh is dropping letters to high personal, such as the chancellor, Mark Nordenberg. The letters are to the regards of all universities nationwide investigate and monitor factories making college apparel. Many colleges have no idea that their own factories are turning into sweatshops.
This article is connected to my overall topic , preventing sweatshops, because by monitoring these factories, many sweatshops will no longer be.
Sweatshops
This article is personally connected to me because I am about to go to college, so by knowing about these organizations throughout various colleges, it could persuade me to select one of these colleges to go to.
In this article, it talks about how a monitoring group at the University of Pittsburgh is dropping letters to high personal, such as the chancellor, Mark Nordenberg. The letters are to the regards of all universities nationwide investigate and monitor factories making college apparel. Many colleges have no idea that their own factories are turning into sweatshops.
This article is connected to my overall topic , preventing sweatshops, because by monitoring these factories, many sweatshops will no longer be.
03/04/13
Sweatshops
This article is personally connected to me because I own Apple products.
At the beginning of this article, it states that Apple has quit using one of their Chinese suppliers. But this action only took place because it leaked out that the supplier had underage labor. A report released by SACOM calls these suppliers “sweatshops”, because of the inhumane labor practices. Even though the 14-hour workday and unpaid overtime is common, preventing breaks is all time new. The suppliers are also accused of using students as workers. They are getting away with it through the loop hole called an internship. In the past years, the majority of consumer electronics are built in sweatshops. Even though Apple has retaliated with reports to try to address the issue, SACOM has shot down them by stating that their supplier code of conduct is insufficient.
This article is connected to my overall topic, preventing sweatshops, because by Apple cutting their ties with this sweatshop, this prevents this sweatshop to be used no more.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/27/4036324/some-apple-factories-still-sweatshops-says-chinese-watchdog-group
02/25/13
Sweatshops
This article is personally connected to me because I have thought about going to FSU. By reading this article, this will help people realize that many colleges have groups that are concerned about this topic.
In this article, it talks about how 25 students at FSU protested against sweatshops on Feb. 7. This particular protest all started with the FSU Economics Department inviting Ben Powell, a supporter for sweatshops, to speak in favor of exploitive working conditions. After the protesters handed out flyers to the people attended the event, they filled the room with their signs to challenge Powell’s side. When Powell’s 1 hour presentation was finished, the protesters hammered him with rebuttals. One point they made was that U.S. companies make plenty of money from sweatshops to pay them so little for the work that the workers do. Due to these stumping statements, Powell was very frustrated and ill. This is not the only time FSU has been in the news for sweatshops issues. This cause and FSU goes as far back as 2002.
This video connects to my overall topic, preventing sweatshops, because many people think that you only hear about sweatshops negatively. To stand alone on a topic as strong as this, as Ben Powell does, shows very strong independent skills.
By reading this, people will figure out that when you hear about sweatshops, it doesn’t always have to be negative.
Sweatshops
This article is personally connected to me because I have thought about going to FSU. By reading this article, this will help people realize that many colleges have groups that are concerned about this topic.
In this article, it talks about how 25 students at FSU protested against sweatshops on Feb. 7. This particular protest all started with the FSU Economics Department inviting Ben Powell, a supporter for sweatshops, to speak in favor of exploitive working conditions. After the protesters handed out flyers to the people attended the event, they filled the room with their signs to challenge Powell’s side. When Powell’s 1 hour presentation was finished, the protesters hammered him with rebuttals. One point they made was that U.S. companies make plenty of money from sweatshops to pay them so little for the work that the workers do. Due to these stumping statements, Powell was very frustrated and ill. This is not the only time FSU has been in the news for sweatshops issues. This cause and FSU goes as far back as 2002.
This video connects to my overall topic, preventing sweatshops, because many people think that you only hear about sweatshops negatively. To stand alone on a topic as strong as this, as Ben Powell does, shows very strong independent skills.
By reading this, people will figure out that when you hear about sweatshops, it doesn’t always have to be negative.
01/28/13
Sweatshops
This video is personally connected to me because buying clothing affects everybody's life. By reading this article, it will open people’s eyes a little.
In this video, it talks about how alternatives to sweatshops are wanted, however it’s very hard to find and go through with it. In 2011, fair trade sales increased by 63%. The clothing industry, according to Elizabeth Cline, has been dominated by chain stores. Stores such as Wal-Mart and Target have been leading this industry by cutting prices while cutting choices. This process that these companies have used is called fast fashion. Online sales have also spiked in the past years. U.S. holiday online sales rose 32% in 2012. By mimicking the food industry, clothing businesses will soon see spikes in their sales.
This video connects to my overall topic, preventing sweatshops, because by looking for alternatives this is making a small but important impact.
By reading this, people will figure out that there are alternatives for sweatshops.
http://www.myfoxal.com/story/20490741/sweatshop-free-clothing-more-popular-but-still-hard-to-find-for-most
Sweatshops
This video is personally connected to me because buying clothing affects everybody's life. By reading this article, it will open people’s eyes a little.
In this video, it talks about how alternatives to sweatshops are wanted, however it’s very hard to find and go through with it. In 2011, fair trade sales increased by 63%. The clothing industry, according to Elizabeth Cline, has been dominated by chain stores. Stores such as Wal-Mart and Target have been leading this industry by cutting prices while cutting choices. This process that these companies have used is called fast fashion. Online sales have also spiked in the past years. U.S. holiday online sales rose 32% in 2012. By mimicking the food industry, clothing businesses will soon see spikes in their sales.
This video connects to my overall topic, preventing sweatshops, because by looking for alternatives this is making a small but important impact.
By reading this, people will figure out that there are alternatives for sweatshops.
http://www.myfoxal.com/story/20490741/sweatshop-free-clothing-more-popular-but-still-hard-to-find-for-most
01/21/13
Sweatshops
This video is personally connected to me because I buy sports apparel, so this makes me wonder and think about where the merchandise that I buy is also made in sweatshops.
In this video, the topic is the Dallas Cowboys' merchandise making process. In 2001, the Cowboys became the first NFL team to personally produce their merchandise on their own terms. since then, there has been many stories correlating the Cowboys and sweatshops. In this video (the button above), their are personal interviews with women that work in the sweatshops where their merchandise is made. The Cowboys have code of conduct laws stating that no worker shall work over 48 hours a week, even though the typical person working in one of their shops work 60 hours a week.
This video connects to my overall topic by having sweatshops even in sports.
People watching this video will more than likely spread the video within their friends.
Sweatshops
This video is personally connected to me because I buy sports apparel, so this makes me wonder and think about where the merchandise that I buy is also made in sweatshops.
In this video, the topic is the Dallas Cowboys' merchandise making process. In 2001, the Cowboys became the first NFL team to personally produce their merchandise on their own terms. since then, there has been many stories correlating the Cowboys and sweatshops. In this video (the button above), their are personal interviews with women that work in the sweatshops where their merchandise is made. The Cowboys have code of conduct laws stating that no worker shall work over 48 hours a week, even though the typical person working in one of their shops work 60 hours a week.
This video connects to my overall topic by having sweatshops even in sports.
People watching this video will more than likely spread the video within their friends.
01/14/13
Sweatshops
This video is personally connected to me because I wear Nike, so this changes my view of Nike a little bit.
This video clip was mainly about the harsh conditions in villages throughout the Middle East. The people in the villages are used by Nike in sweatshops that pay these people very little. The pay that these people get is as low as a fourth of what the regular pay would be. In the video, it gives an example of how much money is taken away from these people. This video also talks about the poor food choices they have where they live, as well as how expensive this food is.
This clip connects to my overall topic because this video will help my topic, preventing sweatshops, get noticed by the public.
What I want people to do with this video is to watch it, then spread the video. By spreading the video, this will open peoples’ eyes to this cause.
Sweatshops
This video is personally connected to me because I wear Nike, so this changes my view of Nike a little bit.
This video clip was mainly about the harsh conditions in villages throughout the Middle East. The people in the villages are used by Nike in sweatshops that pay these people very little. The pay that these people get is as low as a fourth of what the regular pay would be. In the video, it gives an example of how much money is taken away from these people. This video also talks about the poor food choices they have where they live, as well as how expensive this food is.
This clip connects to my overall topic because this video will help my topic, preventing sweatshops, get noticed by the public.
What I want people to do with this video is to watch it, then spread the video. By spreading the video, this will open peoples’ eyes to this cause.