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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.
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"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
expressed are those of Labor Beat, not necessarily of IBEW 1220.
 
 

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