Akkam’s Razor

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• 1 bernard@knowmore // Aug 21, 2006 at 4:28 pm

  hey man… this is a great blog.

  wanted to give you a heads up on a special report knowmore.org has just released on american apparel… if you wanted to shout it out on metafilter it would be much appreciated.

  here’s the info… take care
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  http://www.knowmore.org/index.php/American_Apparel,_LLC

  La Compania Rebelde: Understanding American Apparel

  After nearly 6 months of work and hundreds of hours of interviews and research, Knowmore.org is releasing its special report on American Apparel, LLC.

  American Apparel is the largest garment manufacturer in the United States, and as of this writing employs roughly 4,500 workers out of a single factory in downtown Los Angeles. Its growth in the past five years has been astonishing; from 2002 to 2004, the company repeatedly doubled its annual sales figures, and has opened 130 retail stores worldwide in the past three years.

  The company, which prides itself on its socially responsible practices, has had its ethics called into question by critics who accuse the company of union busting, harmful advertising, creating a hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and managerial misconduct towards workers.

  When Knowmore’s American Apparel entry came to the attention of CEO Dov Charney, he called to challenge our representation of his company, and demanded we take a closer look. He also offered us unprecedented access to his factory, workers, and management, which we accepted and engaged.

  The result is this report; which represents the most complete Knowmore.org entry to date, and the most comprehensive look at Charney’s controversial company ever published.

  Read the full entry at Knowmore.org

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