Sweatshops or Fair Trade
Special | 1h 7m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Dennis Dresang for a look into the world of manufacturing collegiate apparel.
Dennis Dresang, professor emeritus at LaFollette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison, discusses the process the university went through in deciding which company will produce sports and fan apparel. One aspect they take into consideration is the working conditions of the manufacturing facilities where the clothing and sportswear are made.
University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
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Sweatshops or Fair Trade
Special | 1h 7m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Dennis Dresang, professor emeritus at LaFollette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison, discusses the process the university went through in deciding which company will produce sports and fan apparel. One aspect they take into consideration is the working conditions of the manufacturing facilities where the clothing and sportswear are made.
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