Popular website Change.org celebrates a victory for the online movement for Corporate Social Responsibility. Over 6,000 members recently petitioned for the release of a confidential report listing products produced by child labour across the globe. The US Department of Labor gave in to public pressure and released the document this week:
"This list was mandated by anti-trafficking legislation back in 2005, but the Bush administration dragged their feet for years. Now, thanks to your voices and the hard work of our friends at Polaris Project and other NGOs such as the International Labor Rights Forum, it's finally available. This list is a huge boon for consumers who want to choose slave-free products, and for organizations working to pressure companies and countries to end the use of child labor."
This list is not only useful for American consumers but can help people around the world to boycott companies and products that use child labour. Together we can make a difference!
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