In considering H.1 1562. the Textile and Apparel Trade Enforcement Act. there are several points among many as to why I be. lieve this legislation should have the support of Members of the House. I am sure you are aware that. in both industries. over 80 percent of the workers are woren. A good proportion of the workers are members of minorities: blacks. Hispan. ics. and Asiatics. If they lose their jobs because of the tremendous increase In im. ports to this country. there are few areas where they may find employment. For instance. women who work in textile and apparel plants cannot move from one part of the country to another in the hope that they can find Jobs.
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