Join a week of student action against sweatshops starting next Monday, March 1st 2010 in the UK and the US.

Description: “Universities and student unions spend tens of millions on clothing for their staff uniforms, sports teams and branded hoodies. Sadly, the people working for your university’s suppliers are often working under slave labour conditions, with no union, no healthcare, 80 hour working weeks and 5p an hour wages. That’s why we are calling for universities to bare all and uncover the factories that their suppliers use to the Worker Rights Consortium, a labour rights monitoring organisation set up by students.” (People & Planet)

The theme for the action is:

While the action does encourage some nudity, it is up to you how far you go.  People and Planet have provided tools to make this day a success including a stencil template, a media guide, and even a facebook invite page.  If you do go, we’d be happy to see some of your photos!  Share some with us on our facebook fanpage.  Have fun!

Nadira Lamrad

Nadira is the co-founder of Social Alterations. She is currently completing her final year as a PhD Candidate at City University of Hong Kong.