About 60 workers in Tepeji del Rio contend they were locked out after protesting against labor violations at a Rubie's Costume Company plant (Photo: Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times)
Oct.10, 1pm
Action to demand Target, Rubies, Mattel and Warner Bros.recognize the right to form a union in their Mexican factories
Target store at 40 W. 225 St. (corner of Broadway) in the BRONX.
(1 train to 231 St stop)
United Students Against Sweatshops and U.S. Labor Education in the Americas is bringing a Mexican unionist to NYC to spotlight labor rights abuses in maquilas (sweatshops) and to demand that Target, Rubie's, Mattel and Warner Brothers recognize basic human rights in their factories.
Bring Harry Potter, Star Wars, Barbie or whatever costume you got! Bring signs and your kids too.
CONTACT: Bennett Baumer 347-400-1346, Alba Mota 718-299-6330
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A Mexican labor delegation, in conjunction with United Students Against Sweatshops and USLEAP, is coming to NYC on Oct. 10 to draw attention to their struggle to organize a union in their maquila (sweatshop). The workers, from the state of Hidalgo (60 miles north of Mexico City) labor in conditions such as forced overtime, needle sticks, over-exposure to dangerous chemicals, child labor and forced pregnancy tests. The workers make costumes for Rubie's, Mattel and Warner Brothers, and earn less than $5 a day. About five months ago the workers in the maquila began to form a union, however today the management of the factory has locked out the workforce.
We are asking people to dress up in costumes (the workers make Halloween costumes) and bring signs encouraging the brands to recognize the workers' wish to form a union. Join us to urge Target, who carries Rubie's, Mattel and Warner Bros. products to recognize the union in Mexico.
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