December 16, 2002
Stop Sweatshops

Stop Sweatshops: a site with information and activist resources

Posted by Jone Johnson Lewis at 07:30 AM
Working Families E-Activist

This page lists current campaigns on workers' rights, sponsored by the AFL-CIO.

Working Families e-Activist Network

As of this writing, current campaigns include:

Let the Gap know that you're telling everyone: 'Don't buy me Gap this holiday season!'

Tell Wal-Mart to respect workers, respect communities.

Posted by Jone Johnson Lewis at 07:28 AM
December 10, 2002
34 Million Friends Needed for UN Family Planning

Molly Ivins says it better than I ever could. When the current administration cut off $34 million in funds from the United Nations Family Planning Association, Lois Abraham and Jane Roberts started a campaign to raise the money from individuals contributing $1 or more each.

At this site you can find more information about the UNFPA and either find the mailing information to send a check, or contribute online: UNFPA 34 Million Friends Campaign

Posted by Jone Johnson Lewis at 12:20 PM
December 03, 2002
Help Stop Sweatshops: Consumer Guide to Decent Clothes

Some simple actions that a consumer can take to help stop sweatshops -- some questions to ask the store manager, a consumer guide to take to the store, and links to more information on what good working conditions might look like.

Stop Sweatshops!

Posted by Jone Johnson Lewis at 06:03 PM