CKLN News: Roots Fails to Play Fair

Tullia Marcolango, of the Maquila Solidarity Network, discusses the Fair Play at the Olympics campaign, misadventures with Roots Canada, and holding corporations to their promises.

The Maquila Solidarity Network is one of several international watchdog organizations involved in the Fair Play at the Olympics campaign. This international initiative is designed to encourage clothing companies to ensure their Olympics-related gear is made in worker-friendly conditions. Tullia Marcolongo of the MSN discusses the group's Canadian efforts.

Part 1 of the interview focuses on the Fair Play campaign and the organization's efforts aimed at Roots Canada.

Part 2 of the interview looks at codes of conduct, independent monitoring, and how capitalist globalization fails to take workers' rights into account.