A fundamental Catholic belief is that of valuing and respecting the sacredness of human life. As Catholics, we believe that workers have a God-given right to respect and dignity. These Catholic Social Teachings inspires the "Clean Clothes Campaign". Our focus is to gain a greater understanding of the issue of sweatshops and what we can do about them in a positive way. This is not about boycotting, nor about marching in the streets. It is about making moral decisions. It is about respecting life!
| INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE |
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En Español |
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| SWEAT SHOPS 101: A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR BECOMING A CLEAN CLOTHES COMMUNITY |
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En Español |
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| SEVEN WEEK PROGRAM FOR EDUCATORS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS |
| Information and suggestions with simple activities for families and the classroom to help parents and teachers develop an understanding of this issue and reinforce the teaching of social justice concepts to their children. |
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En Español |
| TEACHER TOOL KIT |
| Here are suggestions for incorporating “clean clothes” - anti-sweatshop - concepts into educational endeavors at home, in schools and in parish programs. Reflections on Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching are included. There are five sections, each with an index. Either you can scroll through the whole kit or you can click on a section that interests you; once there click on the title of a particular subject. To return to a former selection click on your own computer’s “back” button. |
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Microsoft Word |
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| CLEAN CLOTHES SHOPPING |
| Retailers and web sites dealing in non-sweatshop clothing in the Milwaukee area and Beyond. | |
| Milwaukee's Own Fair Trade Store! |
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| Family Shopping Guide 2005.pdf |
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| Shopping Guide for Non-Sweatshop School Clothing | |
| Local stores and web sites with non-sweatshop clothing |
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| Worker-owned or Democratic Union retailers and suppliers |
| SHOPPING CARD |
| Click here for cards to leave at stores when you shop for clothing. There are four cards per sheet. Cut them apart, sign them, and leave one with the cashier when you make a purchase. If we all do this, retailers throughout southeastern Wisconsin will know that we want our clothes to be made in conditions that respect the workers. |
| Shopping Card in English |
Tarjeta para Compras (en Español) |
| WEBSITES FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE |
Follow the link below for a resource which will help you:
- Order fairly traded/sweat-free clothing
- Purchase fairly traded coffee, tea, and chocolate
- Buy fairly traded handicrafts
- Locate information about a company's fair trade practices
- Organize around fair trade and sweat free purchasing
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| Websites for Justice in Economic Practices |
