Sweatshops, Government Purchasing and Washington State
Briefing on city and state efforts to end sweatshops in the apparel industry
Where: Capitol Campus, Cherberg Building
Senate
Hearing Room #2,
304 15th Ave, Olympia, WA 98502
When: Friday, November 5, 2010, 3:00-4:30pm
This event will be broadcasted
via teleconference (participants will be able to listen in only, not
participate in the Q&A):
Number: 1.213.289.0500
Access Code:
993207#
Government procurement can help end sweatshop
labor in the United States and globally, and create a stronger economy.
Learn how Washington State can join the City of Seattle and other public
entities around the country in the Sweatfree Purchasing Consortium.
Panelists:
- Rebecca Johnson, Government Affairs Director, Washington State Labor Council
- Bjorn Claeson, Director, SweatFree Communities & Interim Coordinator, Sweatfree Purchasing Consortium
- Nancy Locke, Purchasing Director, City of Seattle
- Rep. Steve Conway, WA State Legislature (29th District), Chair of Commerce and Labor Committee
