Erik Loomis is an assistant professor of history at the University of Rhode Island.
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In the Global Apparel Industry, Abusive and Deadly Working Conditions Are Still the Norm
Erik Loomis
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How We Can Hold American Companies that Use Sweatshop Labor Accountable
Erik Loomis
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Why 170-Year-Old Logic Won’t Ensure Workplace Safety
Erik Loomis
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Shutting It All Down: The Power of General Strikes in U.S. History
Erik Loomis
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