The state of Puebla in central Mexico has been a hotbed of independent union organizing. 800 garment workers at the Tarrant Mexico - Ajalpan factory are leading the latest organizing effort. The workers are seeking recognition of their union, SUITTAR (Sindicato Unico Independiente de Trabajadores de la Empresa Tarrant Mexico), as well as reinstatement of workers illegally dismissed from the factory. The factory is co-owned by the Tarrant Apparel Group -TAG- whose major clients include The Wet Seal, Limited/Express, Abercrombie & Fitch and the Federated Department Stores which own and operates Macy's and Bloomingdale's.
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Action on March 24 at Powell Mall