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Garment Workers Laid Off

At the Thaw Corporation, close to 100 employees were laid off, and Asian employees were the most affected.

Workers Face Language Barrier

Because many Asian garment workers do not understand English, they do not have a chance and are unable to work for other jobs in America.

Puget Sound's Top 20 Clothing Manufacturers and Importers

A list of the top clothing manufacturing companies in the Puget Sound area.

NL:RB Investigates Garment Union

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) investigates a complaint to the United Garment Workers Union in denying Chinese speaking union members from participating in union meetings.

Women's Commission to Investigate Garment Industry

The Seattle's Women Commission investigates a complaint from a Chinese women worker denied the opportunity of a translator at a union meeting.

Stitching Dollars to Seattle's Payroll

Clothing company Black Manufacturing Company is one of the leading clothing companies in Seattle.

Museum mall eyed for Union Station site

Several museums interested in moving into Union Station, including Wing Luke Museum, the Burke Museum, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), and the Washington State Historical Society.

The Light from Within - Following the Art of Paul Horiuchi

Booklet; Gives a biography of Paul Horiouichi (1906-1999) and photographs of his paintings. Includes a selected bibliography

'Can Asians Think?' is Provocative

News article; a collection of 13 essays on world politics in the Asian perspective, a summary of few essays, critique.

'Fox Girl' is Brutally Honest

News article; summary of the book 'Fox Girl' and critique.