by Free the Slaves | Sep 30, 2010 | FTS Updates
Editor’s note: Karen Stauss is the Director of Programs at Free the Slaves. Here, she responds to the passage of the California Supply Chain Transparency Act (SB 657), signed into law today by Governor Schwarzenegger. “We commend Governor Schwarzeneggar...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 30, 2010 | FTS Updates, Slavery in the News
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that he has signed the California Supply Chain Transparency Act (SB 657). With our partners at the non-partisan coalition of U.S.-based anti-slavery organizations, Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 21, 2010 | Slavery in the News
The California Supply Chain Transparency Act is just one step away from becoming law. SB 657 recently passed both the California Senate and Assembly, and is now awaiting Governor Schwarzenegger’s signature—or veto. If the governor takes no action, SB 657 will...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 16, 2010 | Slavery in the News
A Wall Street Journal article questioning the validity of “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) is the subject of a webcast taking place tomorrow. Titled “CSR and the Role of Business Today —A Spirited Discussion”, the webcast will feature...
by Free the Slaves | Aug 25, 2010 | Slavery in the News
Change.org and California-based anti-human trafficking organization Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking just launched a petition calling for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign two pieces of legislation that seek to eliminate slavery in California’s...
