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Challenge
October, 2005
Do Anchorage institutions support sweatshops?
Do Anchorage government agencies buy supplies from companies that pay a living wage, have safe working conditions, and allow their workers to join unions? Or do these companies employ child labor, pollute, and exploit workers?
Would local politicians be willing to prohibit purchasing from these sweatshops for schools, hospitals, fire, police, and other government institutions?
One of the goals of Alaska Humanity News is to explore everyday events and situations that escape attention because they are omnipresent. CHALLENGES is one of these features. Look through this edition to find other unusual features.
Coming soon: the official response.