June 29, 2011
By Kristi Ellis
..."We are disappointed to note that despite strong language in the interim report, the annual ‘Trafficking in Persons’ report (released Monday)…fails to downgrade Uzbekistan to Tier 3 despite the clearly documented and egregious nature of the country’s state-sanctioned and widespread use of forced child labor,” the groups said in the letter.
Among the industry groups signing the letter were the American Apparel & Footwear Association, National Retail Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association and the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel.
