Mexico: Maquiladoras, 1986-1995

File — Box: 16, Folder: 27

Scope and Contents

AFL-CIO booklet, “The Maquiladoras and Toxics: The Hidden Costs of Production South of the Border,” by Leslie Kochan, February 1989; booklet by Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, New York), “Maquiladora Standards of Conduct”; annual report, 1990-91; press releases by coalition: “Mexican Community Leaders Challenge Decision by United Nations to Recognize President Salinas with International Environmental Award,” June 5, 1991, “Coalition Releases Documentary Video: Stepan Chemical: The Poisoning of a Mexican Community,” August 6, 1992; statement by AFL-CIO Executive Council on Cinco de Mayo, May 1992; AFL-CIO press release, “Pressure from employers results in maquila union leader arrest,” February 7, 1992; text of press conference by Tom Donahue, February 12, 1991; confidential memo to Mazur from the National Labor Committee updating him on U.S. tour of maquiladora workers, September 21, 199

Dates

1986-1995

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The ILGWU Records, except for publications and materials produced for publication, are restricted. Materials created prior to twenty years from the current date are open to researchers only with prior written permission from the Director of the Kheel Center; materials created during the past twenty-years are closed; the minutes of the General Executive Board are closed. For more information contact the Kheel Center.