Writing a letter to a company about workers' rights issue is possibly the most powerful action an individual can take towards achieving changes in working conditions. It's when consumers have put pressure on companies to produce clothes under decent conditions that we have seen improvements in the conditions in the supply chains of companies like Nike and Gap.

For tips and information to help you get started, and to keep on writing, download the full action sheet in Pdf file below.

Shop actions are really effective as part of a campaign on a particular company or in response to an urgent appeal. They go straight to the heart of a company, its retail outlets, and target the people the company most cares about: its consumers. Shop actions can be quite daunting at first, but they are also really rewarding and fun- so get a few mates together and give it a go!

Using the press as part of you action or campaign will make sure your message reaches an even wider audience. Te most obvious way of getting into the news is by organising an event or action that the media will write about. You can also use the letters pages or maybe try to write a column or article.

This is meant to be a guide to help you get started- don't worry about following it exactly, adapt the letter to include your own interests/ concerns.

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