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I watched Bordertown a few weeks ago and was heartbroken at so many things in it, including the way that faculty laborers are treated. It has been on my mind ever since, and, just recently, I learned about Made in LA, an award-winning documentary that follows the story of three Latina immigrants through their three year struggle to secure basic labor protections from a retailer ( a retailer whose clothes you might be wearing right now). The trailer is really powerful. I can’t wait to see the movie.
I read about this movie last year and am so interested to seeing it. I also know about the real women behind this movie, who came together and fought for their union rights. I was appalled, when I read that the mega store, where I once bought my chic outfits, was behind this catastrophe. As a fashion designer, I know the work it takes to make a simple shirt or skirt, I also know first hand as a daughter of a former factory seamstress. I am proud of those women who let their voices be heard and said “Ya no mas!!!”.
Arriba las mujeres.
SLD
You are absolutely right, Steph. Basta!