Union-Made Gift List

One way to be sure that you’re not buying items made in sweatshops or by children is to buy from companies whose workers have unions. The National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice has put out a list of gift ideas that features well known products made by union workers. Maybe you and your family can clip it out for your holiday shopping trips. Here it is:

Toys: Radio Flyer, Golden Books, Etch-a-Sketch, Lovee Doll, Testor, Lionel trains, Matchbox cars, Flexible Flyer, Murray Bicycles, ERTL die-cast toys, Baby World, Hoppity Ball. Clothes: Brooks Brothers, L.L. Bean, Mike Perry Company, Levi Jeans, Arizona Jeans, Dakota. Tools: Snap-On, Craftsman, Mac, Rotor, Black & Decker. Stereo Equipment: Jensen, Audiotronics. Jewelry: Whiting & Davis, Kraftware. Household Items: Farberware, Lasko, Rival, Mr. Coffee, Jack Pine Blankets, Nutone Security Systems. Exercise Equipment: NordicTrack. Musical Instruments: Yamaha, Selmer, Baldwin, Bach. Cosmetics: Revlon, Canoe, Watkins Fragrances. Small Appliances: Rival, Crock-Pot, Patton, Mr. Coffee. Cookware: General Housewares, Corning, All-Clad. Dishes: Anchor, Lancaster, Lenox.