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Answer» What is Maquila Solidarity Network mean? The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) based in Toronto describes itself as: "A Canadian network promoting solidarity with groups in Mexico, Central America, Africa, and Asia organizing in maquiladora factories and export processing zones to improve conditions and win a living wage." The network is the secretariat of the Ethical Trading Action Group (ETAG) in Canada. ETAG is an advocating coalition of faith, labour, and non-governmental organizations. They advocate to promote government policies, voluntary codes of conduct, and purchasing policies that promote humane labour practices based on accepted international standards. A policy of the network is to launch campaigns to help achieve their stated goals. Some companies or countries being focused on by MSN for a campaign include: NikeWal-MartNation of BurmaPast campaigns of MSN have focused on the following companies among others: The Walt Disney CompanyThe GapHudson's Bay CompanyLa SenzaLiz ClaiborneMattelWoolworthGildan Activewear reference
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