Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 17:09:44 -0500
From: hbone <hbone-AT-optonline.net>
Subject: Re: Globalizing Haiti


Eric,

Google gave 190,000 hits when I searched for "U.S. Corporations in Haiti.

Here is an excerpt from the first one   It brings in the usual suspects,
i.e. the International Trade Agencies,
and it may misrepresent the facts.  I don't know the facts.

"Corporate Welfare in Haiti

Haiti, having the lowest wages in the entire Western Hemisphere, offers a
very enticing environment to U.S. corporations intending to set up plants
overseas. Such companies as JCPenney, Disney, and Sears actually search for
Third World countries characterized by high unemployment and poverty. In
addition, they seek out those governments which have weak labor ministries,
offer financial incentives, and are willing to meet infrastructural demands
of corporations. "

regards
Hugh




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