The Coalition Against Insecure Communities calls on all communities in Los Angeles to mobilize on September 26, 2011 to demand that President Obama immediately end the "Insecure Communites" program.
Observations on the Closing of the West Hollywood Border's (tags)
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(RESUBMITTED) Finally a Little Truth in Advertisement! (tags)
Kudos to the Garment Worker Center and www.sweatshopwatch.org for providing that great billboard right across the street from Forever 21’s Beverly Center location. Billboard location: La Cienega and Beverly Blvd. Northeast corner.
Finally a Little Truth in Advertisement! (tags)
Kudos to the Garment Worker Center and www.sweatshopwatch.org for providing that great billboard right across the street from Forever 21’s Beverly Center location. Billboard location: La Cienega and Beverly Blvd. Northeast corner.
PIC #2 FOREVER 21 BEVERLY CENTER WORKERS ACTION 5-25-02 (tags)
A member of the Lawyer's Guild (right) negotiates with Beverly Center security (center pair) as a protest participant (left) looks on. Note: Beverly Center security continues with "in your face" recording tactics. Go to Sweatshopwatch.org for more information.
PIC #3 FOREVER 21 GARMENT WORKERS ACTION 5-25-02 (tags)
Beverly Center security (center) and Forever 21 associates (right and left) documnent everyone involved in the "Boycott Forever 21" action. Go to Sweatshopwatch.org for more info.
PIC #4 FOREVER 21 GARMENT WORKERS ACTION 5-25-02 (tags)
A representative from the Lawyers Guild and Beverly Center security pose for a group photo as the demonstration wraps up. The L. G. Rep's straight forward approach in dealing with security personnel promoted cooperation. The men and women in the green fluorescent caps get many thanks for safeguarding activist's constitutional rights. Note: Constant recording by Beverly Center security equals low-grade intimidation. Go to www.Sweatshopwatch.org for event information.
Pic #6 May 18th Garment Workers Protest FOREVER XXI (tags)
Location: West Hollywood CA Info: www.Sweatshopwatch.org Forever 21's Beverly Center storefront. Projected earnings for 2001 were up to $400 million. (As reported by the Garment Worker Center)
Pic #4 May 18th Garment Workers Protest FOREVER XXI (tags)
Location: West Hollywood CA Info: www.Sweatshopwatch.org Comment: Digital alteration of the event, people and signs on a backdrop of the Beverly Center. The outside escalator looks like RTD buses mitered up the wall.
Pic #1 May 18th Garment Workers Protest FOREVER XXI (tags)
Location: West Hollywood CA Information: www.Sweatshopwatch.org Comment: Workers carry signs calling for the boycott of Forever XXI and an end to sweatshop factories. Workers demand back wages and a better work envronment. Beverly Center security records the event.
Report from the Beverly Center Forever XXI demo (tags)
SPIRITED PROTEST OUTSIDE THE BEVERLY CENTER, FOCUSED ON CLOTHING RETAILER "FOREVER XXI", IS WELL RECEIVED BY SHOPPERS
Big Turnout and Big Support for Forever 21 Picket (tags)
Over 150 people turned out to support a boycott against Forever 21 for garment worker abuses.
Garment Workers Launch Campaign Against Local Sweatshop (tags)
Los Angeles-Nineteen garment workers are joining together to launch a public campaign against Forever 21, a popular retailer of young women's clothing. Picket and press conference Thursday, 9/6. Join the fight against sweatshops.