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Group alleges labor abuse

Public employee uniform makers accused of dealing with sweatshops

July 03, 2008|By Lynn Anderson , Sun reporter

"Rocky Brands is committed to supporting human rights worldwide, and we expect the same from our business partners," said Brandon Puttbrese, a spokesman for Rocky Shoes. "As a condition of doing business, Rocky regularly audits all of our vendor facilities to ensure they are in compliance with our standards."

Bob Barker President Robert Barker Jr. said that that his company does business only with suppliers that "share our commitment to the health and safety of those working in this industry. We do not condone, and have never been involved with, any violation of labor laws."

A spokeswoman for Cintas said the company expects its vendors to adhere to a code of conduct that is more stringent than most local laws. "All of our vendors and suppliers are audited annually," said the spokeswoman, Heather Trainer.

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Telephone calls to a representative for Lion Apparel were not returned.

A spokesman for the O'Malley administration said that the governor supported fair labor practices. "Any regulation that could help achieve that, he would certainly consider," said Shaun Adamec, an O'Malley spokesman.

lynn.anderson@baltsun.com

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