Trip to San Diego
Partners for Responsible Trade arranged for a former factory worker, Daniel, to be brought to San Diego for a surgery donated by Fresh Start. Daniel was injured in a Recycling factory in Reynosa, Mexico last year at the age of 18. His fingers were permenantly disfurged as a result. Daniel recieved a surgery in San Diego to make his fingers more functional. On May 4th, we were asked to be guest speakers at San Diego City College. Partners for Responsible Trade was able to spea
Hands United on the Border
We had a wonderful show of support on May 1st! Thanks to all those who participated and showed their support for offshore factory workers. We had groups in Reynosa, Rio Bravo, Piedras Negras, Tijuana, Brownsville, and McAllen! We had over 250 workers and supporters come to show their support. This was a wonderful way for us to give the workers a voice and a presence in the global conscience. We hope this will help start the global conversation about m ore fair and equitable m
