[Photo: Bangladeshi garment workers at a factory in Dhaka | 2009 AFP/Getty Images]
USA Today published some comments from Facebook and Twitter about buying and selling Made-in-USA products to create jobs in America.
Here are a few of the comments:
“It should be the most important consideration. When we buy from other countries, we put ourselves out of work.” — @blaine1957
"There are plenty of inexpensive products being made by American workers. The challenge for American consumerism is getting people to shop quality, not quantity. Buy only what you need.” —Stacia Petri
"I evolved to selling almost solely American-made products after I dealt with imported products reeking with odors, customers who complained about allergic responses, cheap woods and materials, and bad workmanship. I got tired of apologizing. Tax the imports to level the field, but I love the great stuff we produce. —Margaret McHenry
"To me, anything I buy American is a vote for my fellow countrymen." —Dan Nichols
What do you think?
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Read the full articles on USA Today here:
- Buy products made in America to boost jobs
- How important is buying U.S.-made products?
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Team: Chris Znerold, Corban Baxter, Justin Johnson, Brandon Minch, Steve Dolan, Amy Mainero, Mattie Nobles, Drew Sima & Bill Burley
We can create a million new American jobs this year by simply looking for the Made-in-America label. That’s because if everyone buys just 5% more Made-in-USA products, we will create a MILLION new jobs.
Here’s what you need to do:
1. Watch this video
2. Pledge to buy just 5% more Made-in-USA products
3. Share this project with at least 2 friends.
Seems like if everyone knew that the solution to unemployment was so simple, we’d fix it. So let’s spread the news: if each person that sees this video shares it with at least two friends, it will only take a month for every person in America to see this.
Three simple tasks… are you in?
Boom, you just helped make a million new jobs.
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Read more in USA TODAY.
Alex & Ana Bogusky launched this project along with Made’s Scott Prindle, Rachael Donaldson, Justin Johnson, Corban Baxter, Tara Conlin, Amelia Towle & Lauren Mosenthal.
What: An open call for American makers hoping to make it big! Designers, artists, crafters, and mold-breakers are invited to show up and show off their products in hopes of having the goods sold at STORY, online at Made Collection or featured across media outlets.
When: Tonight! Monday, August 19, 6-8 p.m. EST.
Where: STORY, a West Chelsea boutique | 144 10th Ave. at 19th St. New York, New York
The ground rules:
1. Have a physical product that can be sold.
2. Make sure that product is Made in America.
3. Bring a sample, line sheets and contact information.
