Post by unlawflcombatnt on Jun 18, 2013 11:40:57 GMT -6
I received an email regarding the use of child and slave labor in the nation of Ivory Coast by Harry Potter Chocolates. This is the worst form of labor arbitrage and outsourcing imaginable--involving the replacement of American workers with slave & child labor.
from my Email
'When children around the world buy Harry Potter chocolates, they could be supporting child slavery in the Ivory Coast.
Warner Bros. supplier Behr's Chocolates scored 1 out of 48 possible measures to ensure their operations are slavery-free. Outraged consumers have asked Warner Bros. what steps are being taken to ensure their Harry Potter Chocolates are free of slave labor - but Warner Bros. has refused to respond. We're heading into the busiest time of the year for Warner Bros. theme parks - that's why taking a stand right now will make a big impact.
Please tell Warner Bros. to make sure Harry Potter chocolates are slavery-free.
Thanks for all you do!
Bob Fertik'
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from Democrats.com
"In the Ivory Coast of Africa, children as young as 7 are forced to work long hours collecting cocoa beans, often beaten if they work too slow or don't meet their quota. Some are sold for as little as a couple of dollars, trapped into a life of slavery (1).
While many chocolate brands have made public commitments to find the best solution, Warner Bros. is lagging behind:
1. An independent investigation (2) into their supplier Behr's Chocolates led to a failing score of 1 out of 48 possible measures to ensure their operations are slavery-free;
2. Warner Bros. dismissed the findings of the investigation, simply stating that they were 'satisfied’ that fair labour practices were being used in the production of their chocolates;
3. Given the conflicting information, outraged consumers asked Warner Bros. what steps were taken to ensure there was no slavery in Harry Potter Chocolates. Warner Bros. refused to respond.
As we head into one of the busiest times of the year for Warner Bros. theme parks. Children excited to experience the world of Harry Potter will be asking their parents to buy these chocolates. That's why taking a stand right now will make a big impact.
Ask Warner Bros. what steps they’re taking to ensure Harry Potter chocolates are slavery-free."
(1) news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/946952.stm
(2) thehpalliance.org/i/campaigns/nihn/behr-scorecard.pdf
from my Email
'When children around the world buy Harry Potter chocolates, they could be supporting child slavery in the Ivory Coast.
Warner Bros. supplier Behr's Chocolates scored 1 out of 48 possible measures to ensure their operations are slavery-free. Outraged consumers have asked Warner Bros. what steps are being taken to ensure their Harry Potter Chocolates are free of slave labor - but Warner Bros. has refused to respond. We're heading into the busiest time of the year for Warner Bros. theme parks - that's why taking a stand right now will make a big impact.
Please tell Warner Bros. to make sure Harry Potter chocolates are slavery-free.
Thanks for all you do!
Bob Fertik'
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from Democrats.com
"In the Ivory Coast of Africa, children as young as 7 are forced to work long hours collecting cocoa beans, often beaten if they work too slow or don't meet their quota. Some are sold for as little as a couple of dollars, trapped into a life of slavery (1).
While many chocolate brands have made public commitments to find the best solution, Warner Bros. is lagging behind:
1. An independent investigation (2) into their supplier Behr's Chocolates led to a failing score of 1 out of 48 possible measures to ensure their operations are slavery-free;
2. Warner Bros. dismissed the findings of the investigation, simply stating that they were 'satisfied’ that fair labour practices were being used in the production of their chocolates;
3. Given the conflicting information, outraged consumers asked Warner Bros. what steps were taken to ensure there was no slavery in Harry Potter Chocolates. Warner Bros. refused to respond.
As we head into one of the busiest times of the year for Warner Bros. theme parks. Children excited to experience the world of Harry Potter will be asking their parents to buy these chocolates. That's why taking a stand right now will make a big impact.
Ask Warner Bros. what steps they’re taking to ensure Harry Potter chocolates are slavery-free."
(1) news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/946952.stm
(2) thehpalliance.org/i/campaigns/nihn/behr-scorecard.pdf