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Manchester PR agencies suspicion of using sweatshop labour

Manchester PR agencies are using sweatshops to churn out press releases for clients according to some new reports.

The incidences if true mirror Primark’s, perhaps unknowing, use of illegal workers in sweatshops in North Manchester last year.

It appears that a small number of unscrupulous agencies are taking advantage of illegal workers, many from the sub-continet, to produce press releases and articles at much lower rates than English professionals.

The illegal “PRs” are thought to be mainly operating from cramped premises in Cheetham Hill, North Manchester.

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations and Ethical Trading Iniative will be investigating the allegations.

If true it is a worrying sign of things to come.

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3 Responses to “Manchester PR agencies suspicion of using sweatshop labour”

  1. Stephen Newton Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 10:39 am

    You jest, but I wonder if recent graduates are finding themselves doing ‘work experience’. Back in my day… blah… blah… blah!

  2. RobArtisan Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    April Fool!

    I wonder if anyone fell for the story, perhaps not.

    I think your right, why use illegals when students are cheaper?

    It is almost a rite of passage to do unpaid work experience and will be even more prevalent in a recession. However if the experience gives real benefits to the placement then I believe it is worthwhile.

    Rob

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