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Feminist tee shirts worn by Clegg and Milliband
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Made for 62p in a Malasian sweatshop by exploited women.
I agree with your principle, but your post is very innacurate.
Cost was £4 or something.
The workers were paid 62p / hour
It is Mauritius
Norman Potting
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Depending on which bit of t'internet you believe they cost £9 each to make (seems a lot but what do I know about the clothing industry's costs) and sell for £45 (definitely a rip off)
For once I agree with Mr. C why should you jump on a bandwagon to be seen to be supporting something?
For once I agree with Mr. C why should you jump on a bandwagon to be seen to be supporting something?
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Which is exactly why I gave up my job as a proof reader. The point though made me laugh though although not the exploitation part.
Bwian
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- Jul 14, 2003
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How can a t-shirt possibly cost £4 to make when the workers earn 62p an hour? Goodness knows how many a half decent machinist can churn out in an hour. Materials will be pennies.
All across Asia you can buy t-shirts for £2 or £3 and the person selling is still making money from them. Maybe the 'cost' includes shipping and handling to their final destination?
pastafarian
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1234andcounting
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- Mar 31, 2008
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Ah, The Forgers Gazette. When will people stop taking seriously what that rag prints as news?