LOCAL Announcement :: Labor
Cintas sweatshops fight - on CAN TV Thurs
New video from Labor Beat about working at Cintas sweatshops and recent protest at Metra that caused them to cancel their Cintas contract. Cablecast info.
"Sweatshop Wear Is Unfair" by Labor Beat
Workers at subcontractors for a multi-million dollar laundry and uniform supplier (Cintas) speak out against working conditions and sub-minimum wages. Includes successful protest at a Cintas contractor (Chicago's Metra railroad), causing them to cancel their contract. Also Interviews with UNITE (UNITE/HERE) organizers.
This Labor Beat show includes a second segment, "Just Stand In the Squares", a group exercise about class exploitation.
CAN TV, Chicago Cable TV Channel 19
Thurs, July 15, 9:30 pm
Fri., July 16, 4:30 pm
Thurs., July 22, 9:30 pm
Fri., July 23, 4:30 pm
"Sweatshop Wear Is Unfair" can be purchased
by sending a check for $20 to:
Labor Beat
37 S. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
Photo caption: inside a Cintas sweatshop
Labor Beat is affiliated with IBEW 1220. Views
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