February 7th, 4pm @ Bates College, Lewiston
February 7th, 7pm @ Bangor UU Church, Bangor
February 8th, 10:30am @ Maine State House, Augusta (press conference)


What: Sweatshop workers are coming to the US that have suffered significantly
because of their treatment by Wal-Mart suppliers in Colombia, Nicaragua and
the Philippines. These workers have been denied basic human rights. This
speaking tour is part of an ongoing campaign to hold Wal-Mart accountable for
their sweatshop conditions around the world sponsored by International Labor
Rights Fund.

Who: There will be three international workers to share their experiences working for Wal-Mart.

Flory Arevalo from the Philippines produces Wal-Mart shirts for No Boundaries and White Stag
at the Chong Won Fashion, Inc. which is a Korean-owned garment factory. Ms. Arevalo is the
secretary of her union, Nagkakaisang Manggagawa sa Chong Won (NMCW-Ind). She has worked in
this factory since 1990. In addition to Wal-Mart, she produces apparel for GAP, American Eagle, Ann
Taylor, and Target.

Damaris Meza Guillen from Nicaragua works at a factory called Mil Colores, S.A. and produces the
Faded Glory jeans sold in Wal-Mart. She has worked there for about 2 years and is a member of the
independent union at her factory. She also has years of experience in the apparel industry and is a
strong defender of workers rights.

Stella Inés Orjuela from Colombia has worked for 7 years on a flower plantation called Splendor
Flowers which is owned by a subsidiary of Dole. About 80% of the flowers produced at the
plantation are sold in Wal-Mart Stores. She was one of the 27 founders of the Sintrasplendor union.
She is also currently a member of Untraflores' local leadership board in the Madrid municipality.

www.laborrights.org