Photo by Jim West. If you'd like to use this photo, please contact jim@jimwestphoto.com for permissions. Lansing, Michigan - A rally at the Michigan state capitol urges the government to stop buying uniforms and other clothing made in sweatshops. The rally was organized by SweatFree Communities. © Jim West
Photo by Jim West. If you'd like to use this photo, please contact jim@jimwestphoto.com for permissions Lansing, Michigan - Fr. Fred Thelen speaks at a rally at the Michigan state capitol urging the state government to join the anti-sweatshop movement by refusing to spend tax dollars to buy uniforms and other goods that are made in sweatshops. The campaign is sponsored by SweatFree Communities (www.sweatfree.org). Fr. Thelen is affiliated with Christo Rey Catholic Church in Lansing, and with Pax Christi. Copyright © Jim West
Photo by Jim West. If you'd like to use this photo, please contact jim@jimwestphoto.com for permissions Lansing, Michigan - A rally at the Michigan state capitol urges the government to stop buying uniforms and other clothing made in sweatshops. The rally was organized by SweatFree Communities. © Jim West
Photo by Jim West. If you'd like to use this photo, please contact jim@jimwestphoto.com for permissions Lansing, Michigan - A rally at the Michigan state capitol urges the government to stop buying uniforms and other clothing made in sweatshops. The rally was organized by SweatFree Communities. Chris Michalakis, Michigan political director of the United Food and Commercial Workers, speaks. © Jim West