I want Costco to continue to stand above the crowd as it appeared to do when it started years ago. QUALITY comes in social justice issues, too! I want Costco to stand for QUALITY on all sides, especially in the treatment of children!
- Petitioned Muriel Cooper
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Community Relations, Costco
Muriel Cooper
Suppliers, Non-Food, Costco
Barbara Harriott
Marketing, Costco
Stephanie Bradley
Urge Costco to Sell Ethical Gold!
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From the Philippines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gold mining often has devastating impacts on the workers, communities and the environment. Child labor, forced labor and other abuses of internationally recognized labor rights are widespread in this industry. For example, gold was the most frequently named commodity appearing on the US Department of Labor’s List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor from Africa to Asia to Latin America. But it does not have to be like this.
Over 70 of the largest jewelry retailers in the world have endorsed the No Dirty Gold campaign’s http://www.nodirtygold.org/goldenrules.cfm">Golden Rules to take responsibility for the conditions under which gold is mined. These guidelines help prevent the serious abuses often associated with the gold industry
Now, retail giant Costco has the opportunity to become an industry leader in the sourcing and sale of responsibly-mined gold. The Golden Rules include respecting worker rights and international labor standards as well as fully disclosing information about the social impact of gold mining and a number of other important principles.
Urge Costco to stand against labor rights exploitation in the gold industry by joining other industry leaders in supporting – and fully implementing – the Golden Rules.
To:
Muriel Cooper, Community Relations, Costco
Barbara Harriott, Suppliers, Non-Food, Costco
Stephanie Bradley, Marketing, Costco
Muriel Cooper, Community Relations, Costco
Barbara Harriott, Suppliers, Non-Food, Costco
Stephanie Bradley, Marketing, Costco
As a Costco customer, I was concerned to learn your company had not yet joined the "No Dirty Gold" campaign to sell responsibly-sourced gold jewelry.
From the Philippines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gold mining often has devastating impacts on the workers, communities and the environment. Child labor, forced labor and other abuses of internationally recognized labor rights are...
From the Philippines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gold mining often has devastating impacts on the workers, communities and the environment. Child labor, forced labor and other abuses of internationally recognized labor rights are...
As a Costco customer, I was concerned to learn your company had not yet joined the "No Dirty Gold" campaign to sell responsibly-sourced gold jewelry.
From the Philippines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gold mining often has devastating impacts on the workers, communities and the environment. Child labor, forced labor and other abuses of internationally recognized labor rights are widespread in this industry. For example, gold was the most frequently named commodity appearing on the US Department of Labor’s List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor from Africa to Asia to Latin America. But it does not have to be like this.
Over 70 of the largest jewelry retailers in the world have endorsed the No Dirty Gold campaign’s Golden Rules to take responsibility for the conditions under which gold is mined. These guidelines help prevent the serious abuses often associated with the gold industry.
Now, Costco has the opportunity to become an industry leader in the sourcing and sale of responsibly-mined gold. The Golden Rules include respecting worker rights and international labor standards as well as fully disclosing information about the social impact of gold mining and a number of other important principles.
Please stand against labor rights exploitation in the gold industry by joining other industry leaders in supporting – and fully implementing – the Golden Rules.
Regards,
From the Philippines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gold mining often has devastating impacts on the workers, communities and the environment. Child labor, forced labor and other abuses of internationally recognized labor rights are widespread in this industry. For example, gold was the most frequently named commodity appearing on the US Department of Labor’s List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor from Africa to Asia to Latin America. But it does not have to be like this.
Over 70 of the largest jewelry retailers in the world have endorsed the No Dirty Gold campaign’s Golden Rules to take responsibility for the conditions under which gold is mined. These guidelines help prevent the serious abuses often associated with the gold industry.
Now, Costco has the opportunity to become an industry leader in the sourcing and sale of responsibly-mined gold. The Golden Rules include respecting worker rights and international labor standards as well as fully disclosing information about the social impact of gold mining and a number of other important principles.
Please stand against labor rights exploitation in the gold industry by joining other industry leaders in supporting – and fully implementing – the Golden Rules.
Regards,
Sincerely,
[Your name]
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Costco Customers Demand "No Dirty Gold"
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Peggy Neal LEAWOOD, KS
- almost 3 years ago
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carolle white LAKEVIEW, MI
- about 3 years ago
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What if this work is the only way a child can support his younger, orphaned siblings? I do not support forced labor of any kind, especially children. Costco please help these children by not only refusing to buy "dirty" gold but also by providing them with a good way to support themselves if they must work--fair wages, safe conditions, proper rest periods, proper clothing, and that only available to youth who meet a minimum age and have received a special work permit because of hardship. These young workers must also receive their wages and not be forced to give them to so called "caretakers", who are nothing more than slave masters. All minors who are employed should have their situation monitored to make sure no one is taking unfair advantage of them. Perhaps you could sponsor some schools and orphanages.
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matty rivera HAVELOCK, CANADA
- about 3 years ago
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I can't stand it when companies do this to kids.
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cheryl monroe REDLANDS,, CA
- about 3 years ago
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Costco, you are so respected in the United States. How could you not adhere to the No Dirty Gold campaign? I have to say this: Would you gain the whole monetary world and lose your own soul?
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Becky Ayech SARASOTA, FL
- about 3 years ago
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In 2011 there is NO reason for child labor. I will NOT support any business that uses child labor to get products. Costco, be a leader, not a follower.
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If Costco can't support children; then I cannot support Costco!! Theresa McCall
I think this is an amazing opportunity for Costco to show its capacity for being an ethical company.
You Costco wiseguys are perpetuating human slavery. You don't know anything about karma . . . Happy trails, greedmeisters!
I shop at costco but now that I know about the Dirty Gold I will not purchase any jewelry from you.
As a long-time Costco customer, I would urge you to endorse the No Dirty Gold campaign. I would rather pay more money than know that children were exploited in obtaining this gold. Thank you.