A new, smaller garment worker labor union has joined a fight against an expanding $13 minimum wage.
Posted October 06, 2018 09:59:54 A new union representing garment workers in New York has joined the push for a $13.50 minimum wage, the first major national union to support the idea.The New York Taxi Workers Union Local 711...
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‘A woman’s place is in the house’: Stripped women’s garment workers protest in New Jersey
New Jersey — As the first-ever female garment workers’ center opened on Sunday in Jersey City, the movement has been hailed as a model for other cities to follow.The New Jersey-based Workers World Party, which is calling for the...
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What does a garment factory look like?
The garment industry is one of the largest sources of jobs for the United States and has a high profile in American culture.However, garment workers in many places, including the United Kingdom, China, and other countries are at risk...
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How to get a pair of jeans you can wear with any outfit
You’ll probably be wearing some pants and a pair or two of shorts on a hot summer day, but you might want to consider adding a pair to your wardrobe. I’m not saying you should go crazy in the summer...
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What you need to know about the garment care worker center
Mulberrys clothing retailer Mulberry has opened its first store in Melbourne, and has opened up the retail outlet to female workers in an effort to help them achieve greater parity in pay.The company’s executive director, Heather Karp, says the...
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How to use an online dress code guide
Dress code guidelines for the garment industry have been around for a long time.There are dozens of dress codes, from basic to high-fashion, that define what a garment can be worn, what its size and fit can be, and...
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