WHEREAS:

There has been a re-emergence of sweat shops, slave wages and child labor law violations in third world countries due to the rise of multinational corporations and the global economy; and

WHEREAS:

Multinational corporations roam the globe looking for the easiest exploitable economic conditions. For instance, textile workers for Walt Disney in Haiti get 6 cents for every $19.99 article they produce. These workers are subject to being fired and blacklisted if they complain or try to organize; and

WHEREAS:

The wages and working conditions that are prevalent in one country affect the wages and working conditions of workers everywhere.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME continue to actively oppose sweatshops, slave wages and violations of child labor laws through educating and mobilizing members and to lobby for legislation that would provide equity for workers worldwide.

SUBMITTED BY:

James J. McHugh, Delegate
CSEA/AFSCME Local 1000
New York