Word: stevenses
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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J.P. Stevens, the nation's second largest textile manufacturer, has been the target of an AFL-CIO-sponsored boycott since 1976 because of its alleged labor law violations.
Roger W. Wallach '79, a promoter of a boycott of J.P. Stevens goods, said yesterday that because of its policy of not passing moral judgements, Harvard made "no attempt to analyze what it gained from impartiality or what it would lose by supporting a boycott" of J.P. Steven's goods...
Ross D. Boylan '81, also a promoter of a J.P. Stevens boycott, said yesterday that Bok's belief that universities should avoid taking moral or political stands is "an excuse for inaction." Harvard in effect makes a moral statement in refusing to comment on a moral, ethical or political question...
The Massachusetts Women's Committee for Justice for J.P. Stevens Workers yesterday announced a drive to try to get over 10,000 Jordan Marsh credit-card holders to sign petitions opposing Jordan Marsh's selling and advertising of Stevens products.
"We're launching the drive to let people know of the problems J.P. Stevens workers are having and to let Jordan Marsh know their customers aren't happy about it," Joan M. Harrington, co-chairman of the committee, said yesterday.