Tell the Gap: No More Empty Promises!

Don't let Gap continue to hurt workers and their families! Oak Harbor Freight Lines workers who transport Gap merchandise in the northwest were forced to strike on Sept. 22 in protest of the freight company's violations of U.S. labor laws, as well as hostile efforts by the company to intimidate workers.

Since Gap was first contacted about these issues months ago, they have continually made empty promises and false excuses about taking responsible action, while in reality, continuing to benefit from the exploitation of workers in their supply chain.

Other customers have had no trouble switching to carriers that respect workers' rights, but the Gap's inaction is causing increasing pain and hardship for workers and their families who are struggling to make ends meet.

Tell the Gap we won't accept empty promises. The time for action is now. Tell me more

Subject:

Dear [Decision Maker Name Automatically Inserted Here],

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Dear Gap,

I am horrified by Gap's recent conduct.  Though you talk the talk about social responsibility, it seems from your recent inaction on labor rights violations in your supply chain, that your policies and supposed commitments are little more than empty promises.

On Monday September 22, 2008 Oak Harbor Freight Lines workers in Oregon, Washington and Idaho who transport Gap merchandise throughout the northwest were forced to strike in protest of Oak Harbor's violations of America's labor laws, as well as hostile efforts by company representatives to intimidate workers. Workers have been on strike now for over four months and Gap continues to use Oak Harbor to carry its merchandise.

At this point, it is well documented that Oak Harbor is a rogue company whose practices have desecrated basic labor rights. It is an embarrassment to the Gap and the anti-sweatshop movement that Gap continues to do business with Oak Harbor, while other retailers have been able to switch carriers within weeks.

When will the Gap stop making excuses and take real action?

Without immediate movement from Gap, Oak Harbor will be allowed to continue to violate US Labor Law and International Labor Standards, while still maintaining its largest and most important customer and Gap's supply chain will continue to be tainted by these violations.

Considering these troubling facts, I request that the GAP take responsible action with regard to Oak Harbor.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

Take Action on this Issue

Send this message to:

Gap Inc. CEO Glenn Murphy
Gap Inc. Dan Henkle
Gap Inc. Darryl Knudsen
cc: Co-President, Oak Harbor Freight Lines David Vander Pol
cc: Co-President, Oak Harbor Freight Lines Edward Vander Pol

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