Conduct Unbecoming: Fighting for Freedom in Sweatshop Uniforms
The Department of Defense is the world's largest purchaser of U.S.-made apparel. Approximately 20,000 American men and women manufacture uniforms for the armed forces and unfortunately, many of these workers labor in sweatshops. "Conduct Unbecoming: Sweatshops and the U.S. Military Uniform Industry", is a new report documenting sweatshop conditions prevalent at factories throughout the United States with government uniform contracts.    more

American Sweatshop Labor Clothes the Military: American Power Source
American Power Source, also known as American Players, is paid millions of dollars by the U.S. government, workers at the company barely make enough to support their families. "I worked 63 hours last week," said Lois McMillan, a sewing operator at American Power Source, "and made only $397. I am a single mother of four children and their sole provider. Luckily, I have someone helping me out right now, without his help I wouldn't be able to get by."    more