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Old 2009-02-09, 9:11pm
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Originally Posted by mad hatter View Post
Hmmmm how did this post deterioate again? As Far as the labor conditions, By buying the glass from thsi company we have the power to insist on upward movement in the conditions of the factory. If they have a conciderable increase in the product sold but understand that in order to keep this they have to increase not only the products quality but also increase the level of acceptable practice in the factory they will. Money pushes improvement not boycotting them. If you boycott they will continue on as they have for many years.
conditions will only improve if along with money we put watchdogs in place. money alone will not spearhead change, unless we actively seek out co-ops or companies with ethics to support.
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