How can a sweatfree policy make a difference?
Sweatfree policies tackle the root causes of sweatshops and introduce a vision of a new global economy where fairness , justice, and dignity are rewarded and not penalized. A sweatfree campaign is a powerful way to build public awareness about sweatshops, transform outrage about sweatshops into engagement with local institutions, and take proactive legal action. If the independent monitoring organization discovers that a production facility does not meet standards set forth in the policy, the state will pressure the supplier to improve its conditions. The policy does not promote cut-and-run tactics and the cancellation of a contract is a last resort.
