CEPA Update: Stitching a Better Future: Immigrant Labor, Ethical Apparel, and the Path to Justice in Los Angeles

CEPA Update: Stitching a Better Future: Immigrant Labor, Ethical Apparel, and the Path to Justice in Los Angeles

From https://ignatiansolidarity.net/ The long road of rebuilding in Los Angeles began with inspiring responses from the LA and extended community, highlighting resiliency and generosity. LA will rise from the ashes, and, as León Krause of The Washington Post makes clear, immigrants will be the ones doing the rebuilding. According to Krause’s investigation, immigrants make up 43% of…

U.S. College Students Standing in Global Solidarity with Garment Workers

U.S. College Students Standing in Global Solidarity with Garment Workers

An interview with Gisselle Cervantes, National Organizer with Students for International Labor Solidarity Labor 411 editor, Sahid Fawaz, sat down with Gisselle Cervantes to talk about her ongoing work as a National Organizer for Students for International Labor Solidarity (“SILS”), which is a student-led movement championing for ethical garment manufacturing. The Buy Your Values UCLA…