A little over a year ago, roughly 500 workers assembled and sewed backpacks, safety vests and other gear for the military at the Michael Bianco Inc. factory in New Bedford, Mass. According to U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, they worked under “deplorable” conditions in a “typical sweatshop,” except that it was operated entirely with federal contract dollars. Workers nominally made $7.20 an… return to article
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Reader Comments (1)Page 1 of 1 pagesIt’s time to think of the American workers rather than letting politics run the show. It’s time to put an end to the entire Card Check Act - kill it before it takes on any life. It’s ludicrous, and it’s the last thing that American laborers need. I encourage everyone to check out this website and tell your congresspeople just how unfair this bill is.
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