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16. That's what they *say*, but what they *do* is exploit the disabled

Fri Sep 27, 2013, 02:53 PM

Sep 2013

http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/213045051.html

My ex called places like Goodwill 'sweltered sweatshops'- and she should know as she
was paid pennies an hour to assemble camera parts.

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He should have been promoted... wundermaus Sep 2013 #1

Goodwill hurting GreatCaesarsGhost Sep 2013 #2

try reading the article, where you will see this: niyad Sep 2013 #5

Yes walter chronkite, why don't you go find it yourself? n/t n2doc Sep 2013 #6

From NBC News: jsr Sep 2013 #8

I used to donate a lot to Goodwill. DURHAM D Sep 2013 #7

good for you. niyad Sep 2013 #10

Yeah, there was a high-profile story a few years ago Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #17

Not a very smart move on his part... NCTraveler Sep 2013 #11

Maybe WE don't understand the real mission of Goodwill Centers FiveGoodMen Sep 2013 #13

I have a pretty good understanding. NCTraveler Sep 2013 #14

That's what they *say*, but what they *do* is exploit the disabled friendly_iconoclast Sep 2013 #16

There are many instances where I would agree with your ex... NCTraveler Sep 2013 #18

No good deed goes unpunished. bunnies Sep 2013 #12