<p> The university, as part of a task force of several large universities, is hosting an educational symposium to study the living wage and international labor standards issues, especially as they concern the university apparel industry. </p> <p> The <a href="http://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/livingwage/">Living Wage Symposium</a> is scheduled Nov. 18-21 at Union South, 227 N. Randall St. The free symposium will feature speakers, panels, workshops and workgroups concerning the living wage and other issues. </p> <p> The Robert M. La Follette Institute of Public Affairs, in conjunction with the Living Wage Steering Committee and the CLC Taskforce, will submit a report to the chancellor on the findings of the symposium, with recommendations for a reasonable code of conduct for companies seeking university licensing contracts. </p> <p> A highlight of the many workshops will be Saturday morning's session, "Corporate Social Responsibility for Labor Conditions in Developing Economies," featuring Laura Hartman, Grainger Professor of Business Ethics at UW-Madison; Dusty Kidd, Nike; and others. </p> <p> For registration or other information, visit: <a href="http://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/livingwage/">http://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/livingwage/</a>. </p> The university, as part of a task force of several large universities, is hosting an educational symposium to study the living wage and international labor standards issues, especially as they concern the university apparel industry. Living wage symposium scheduled Nov. 18-21 3293 1999-11-21T00:00:00-06:00 1999-11-16T00:00:00-06:00 3293 6