Bush merchandise from Burma

desdemona · May 12, 2004

here's a short article I picked up in a union newsletter at work, I belong to the CWA-IUE

With the outsourcing of American jobs becoming a major political issue, the offical Bush-Cheney campaign merchandise includes clothing made in Burma - a country whose goods President Bush banned for sale in the U.S. because of systematic violations of human rights, according to Newsday. The newspaper ordered several items from the official Bush-Cheney mercahndise website and found a $49.95 fleece pullover embroidered with the Bush-Cheney 04 logo and bearing a label stating it was made in Burma. Last year, Bush signed legislation banning the import of Burmese products and declared, "The United States will not waver from its commitment to the cause of democracy and human rights in Burma." Official merchandise for Sen. John Kerry's campaign is manufactured in the United States by Union Worders, according to the firm that licenses and markets Kerry merchandise.

Edited May 12, 2004 by desdemona

Kooperman · May 12, 2004

Des, I believe the company responsible for that screwup of Bush clothing is located right here in Louisville Ky where I live. Were they ever embarrassed!

desdemona · May 12, 2004

so much for the ban on goods from Burma though koop, doesn't seem to be very affective.

Kooperman · May 12, 2004

According to them, they checked their entire inventory and found only 3 items from Burma which had accidently been mixed in with the correct merchandise.

desdemona · May 12, 2004

oic, well they're excused then I guess, lol

desdemona · May 12, 2004

but one more excerpt regarding the bush administration's treatment of workers rights.

"Even one senseless death because of inadequate worker protections is too many," said CWA Executive Vice President Larry Cohen, who leads the union's safety and health efforts.

He pointed out that, while Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act 34 years ago, saving hundreds of thousands of lives and preventing millions of workplace injuries, "Regrettably, the Bush administration has turned its back on workers and workplace safety."

The administration has favored voluntary safety and health programs over enforcement of the law by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It also repealed the ergonomics standard and employer record-keeping requirements for ergonomic injuries, noted CWA OSH Director Dave LeGrande

http://www.cwa-union.org/news/WhatsNew.asp?ID=445

joeyz · May 12, 2004

Quite an unfortunate mishap.... I bet those imposter Burma shirts were planted by the dirtiest of swanky Liberals....

According to them, they checked their entire inventory and found only 3 items from Burma which had accidently been mixed in with the correct merchandise.