News Round-up — March 17, 2014

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Media featured ATEST member organizations in last week’s news coverage. Check out these news stories to learn more.

News Stories

56 bonded labourers including 10 children rescued from brick kiln, The Times of India (Mar. 17, 2014)

Bobby Jindal-backed trafficking bill also cracks down on prostitution by Lauren McGaughy, The Times-Picayune (Mar. 11, 2014)

Publix protesters march from West End to Belle Meade during rush hour by Brian Wilson, The Tennessean (Mar. 11, 2014)

Human trafficking survivor Ima Matul to speak in Culver City Tuesday by Monica Luhar, Southern California Public Radio (Mar. 10, 2014)

Protesters want Wendy’s to sign tomato workers agreement by Sebastian Kitchen, The Courier-Journal (Mar. 10, 2014)

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