Legislation
The Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act was originally written by the National Labor Committee, in collaboration with the United Steelworkers of America and Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND). The act would “prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made with sweatshop labor, and for other purposes.” The bill has been introduced in 2006 and re-introduced in 2007, but has died in committee and not become law.
Read more about this topic: National Labor Committee In Support Of Human And Worker Rights
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