Why shop Union Made?

In today’s global economy, where corporations regularly profit from moving production to exploit the world's most vulnerable workers, many of the goods we buy are made under extremely poor working conditions. Quality union manufacturing jobs are constantly offshored because companies feel no responsibility to pay a fair wage.

 As a consumer, you can choose how you spend your money, and that choice gives you power. Buying Union Made gives you the power to support responsible companies that employ workers at fair wages. Money spent on union made products ensures that the workers who make that product are treated fairly, receive decent wages and benefits, and have a voice at work. For an assortment of clothing, books, entertainment, posters and more, check out the AFL-CIO Union Shop Online.

To shop with a clear conscience, please refer to this list of union-made products.  Links are provided for these retailers’ online stores.  Shop union-made; support union workers:

Cars

2009 UAW Made Car Guide

Take the American Auto Revival Pledge. Click here and pledge:

• that your next car will be made in the USA;
• that it will be more fuel-efficient than the last one;
• that you will only consider cars built by UAW members;
• plus you can sign a petition in support of US auto-supply chain manufacturing jobs.
   

Hotels
UNITE HERE Hotel Guide

Apparel
Union Jean Company
Unionline
No Sweat Apparel
Justice Clothing
Union House
Piney/USA
Unionwear (bulk orders)
King Louie
Zubie Wear
DMH2
Union Made Clothing
Leather Coats Etc.
Alliance Graphics
Union Made in America
Special T Unlimited
All USA Clothing


Shoes
Alden of New England
Red Wing Shoe Company
Brown Shoe Company


Electronics
Union Built PC


Sporting Equipment
Spalding
NordicTrack
Louisville Slugger


Toys
Radio Flyer

Printing/Publishing
Hollywood Impress Printing
Journal Printing
Red Sun Press

Coffee
USA Coffee Company

For a guide to both Union Made and Fair Trade products, visit the 2008 Shop With a Conscience Consumer Guide

To find a company or retailer in your local area, search the site endorsed by the AFL-CIO Union Label & Service Trades Department: Shop Union Made

Take action against sweatshops through the Massachusetts Sweatfree Campaign

The Non-Union Alternative 

The True Cost of a White Cotton T-Shirt - Learn about the global production chain for this common item.
Behind the Label - An in-depth look at the clothing industry.
SweatshopWatch  - A website about sweatshop working conditions.
Students Against Sweatshops - An organization of students against sweatshop labor.
AFL-CIO Stop Sweatshops - The AFL-CIO's anti-sweatshop campaign.