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I am commenting in response to the message that follows. I agree with her/his concerns about the image of the “white Rosie”(I understand that she was a symbol during the war and not your own creation) and I do think it would be really great to see an expansion of the symbol to represent all races. Maybe make a variety of shirts with each ethnicity color and features. I know it would probably be costly but in the end it could cost you to not do it. I think this would be most beneficial for young girls that are looking for positive representations of themselves. Think about it!

Hi,

This is a really interesting effort!

I’m a little concerned that your web presence looks pretty white — blogger images, the “motherhood manifesto” logo and even animated “Bev Betters” present a pretty narrow image right off the bat.

I guess that reflects some of the hard realities of the US and “feminist” organizing historically though, doesn’t it?

Good luck!

Lee

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My second comment (first was about movie), has to do with what I am experiencing through family here on vacation in Columbus, Ohio.

Women here, like many other Mid-western states are raised to do as they are told, be subservient to men, act vulnerable, etc… I know because I was born and raised here and then moved to California. It is still in my blood though. The stories below are from family who would never speak out, but both women are mother’s who are unmarried.

At this time, I am here visiting family for a month. My son’s girlfriend works for The Olive Garden. She is forced to work double shifts and does not get the required breaks that are posted on the walls in their back room. They only receive 3 tables/shift and that is because this supposedly gives the customers better service. Now I know why when you eat there, you see so many kids standing around waiting and begging for customers. She takes home $30/day in tips and a pay check of about $4.00 after taxes from the tips. At her old job, which was a family business that closed down, she made $100/day in tips. As I mentioned, they are not given the legally required breaks. One time she stated that the managers brought in hot dogs from Krogers (grocery store) and told them when they had a minute to have one, but check customers in between bites. Someone should check into this business, but I will be writing to the Wal-Mart movie people next.

My sister was working for Petland, starting to be as big as PetSmart and Petco, and are already International. She was hired when a new store was opened in the Franklin County area. They stated that she was up against one other person for management in the pet sale department. They refused to give her any idea as to what her pay would be if she got the job. She had not worked in six months, so she said she’d take it. They did give her the management position but her salary never changed from the original $9/hour. When she asked, they told her that corporate was pushing them against the wall and they could not do anything about it. They did work her though as if she were on salary and forced her to work overtime without extra pay. She still needed the money, but continued to push them about the managment subject and the fact she had a child to raise. They finally laid her off due to her complaining.

My sister had also went to interview for a lead position at Target. They refused to tell her the salary either and wanted her to work immediately. She said in a nice way, not until you tell me the salary. They told her $6.75/hour. Now this was a position where she would have people working under her. What my God did they pay them I wander? She told them that this was outrageous.

We cannot stand still and allow this to go on. We have to speak out for our family who are unafraid to do so. These businesses would never get away with this in California. I know The Olive Garden is in California. Petland may be, but still, people wouldn’t put up with this. I am going to write a letter to both businesses and will copy the letter to the Wal-Mart people. I plan to not sit still about this.

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My concern is that (personally) I can earn $30,000-40,000 a year (job located 2-3 hrs from my home). I don’t mind relocating; I’ve applied for jobs in other areas. I have the qualifications; I am not hired (my needs and desires are overlooked). It seems someone or something (rule/politics/government) is saying I and many others like me ( I am a mother of an adult son) and am a college graduate with experiences to get ahead), can get along with less/not have the opportinity to earn that $$ in a $35,000_+ job a year.

LET’S PUT A STOP TO THIS——THIS UNFAIRNESS.

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