[Imc-newsroom] [Fwd: no sweat apparel...a sweatshop alternative]

[Mike Lehman]

I've received several copies of this e-mail, which may just be spam.
However, I'm wondering if anyone knows whether this is legit (they claim
an association with UNITE) or something that should be INVESTIGATED as a
scam targetted at the progressive community (since I automatically think
"scam" about anything associated with spam e-mail)?
Mike Lehman

Adam Neiman wrote:
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> Dear friends:
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> Getting serious about fighting sweatshops must include OFFERING SERIOUS
> ALTERNATIVES.  Please take a few seconds to look at ours.
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> http://NoSweatApparel.com
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> We're trying to gauge the level of support we can expect from the
> progressive community for our anti-sweatshop initiative before we begin
> production. What we're doing is pretty simple--providing a living wage to
> union producers here and in the developing world, a competitive product for
> consumers and a reasonable return for investors. We can do all that if we
> don't have to advertise. That's the big if. Will the community spread the
> word about a for-profit venture? On the plus side, we don't compete with the
> existing non-profits for scarce resources and attention!
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> Thanks for your time,
> 
> Jeff Ballinger
> Director, Press for Change
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> Adam Neiman
> Bienestar International
> Manufacturers of No Sweat(TM) Apparel
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> "Always do the right thing. It'll gratify some and astonish the rest."
> Mark Twain
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> http://NoSweatApparel.com
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> from today's e-mail bag.
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> comments: fabulous idea have been hoping for something like this for years
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> comments: I am an I.B.E.W. union electrician and will be glad to help spread
> the word for my follow union members! I think it is grand for someone to
> openly express their feelings about organized labor. I will proudly display
> the sticker you send on my vehicle. Good luck brothers and sisters!
> Jesse L.U. 1516  I.B.E.W.  Jonesboro, Arkansas
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> comments: Also please say hello to Jeff Ballinger. I should have known he'd
> be involved in something so sensible and bold. - A. Howard
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> comments: Go for it!  Thank you thank you thank you!
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> comments: God be with you.
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> comments: If there is any way I can help with your cause, just let me know.
> Cheers, Graham
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> comments: I want to help in any way possible.  I think this is wonderful. I
> am a stay home mom with a degree in public relations and education.  I can
> help in any way please contact  me.
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> comments: Good for you!  This will provide an amazing opportunity. We need
> more ideas like this. It's a simple idea, but not many have the energy or
> passion to go through with it.  I have infinite respect for this movement
> and really appreciate your steps. Thank you.
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