Initially I was not going to reply to this post because I couldn't
figure out how it relates to "lead-free". But since others replied I
guess I will, too.  However, I need to have a term defined.

The post includes the terms  "no human exploitation" and "exploitation
of people". I am not sure what these terms mean, so a clear and precise
definition would be appreciated so that we can identify this unfortunate
practice when it takes place.
John, can you provide us with a clear definition of what these things are?

Chuck Dolci.

John Burke wrote:

>Hi everyone,
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>
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>I was just sent a report (which made me very angry - a somewhat unusual
>condition) that states that there is continuing and increasing
>exploitation of cheap labor under appalling conditions to supply the
>increased tin requirements in electronics. This report specifically
>targets Africa
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>The report has quotes from several of the solder companies decrying the
>practice, BUT the tin industry HAS a research facility. Perhaps it is
>time to call for a couple of urgent research action items:
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>1                     Research and tighten up the supply chain to stop
>the exploitation of people.
>
>2                     Research and tighten the supply chain to stop
>purchase of illegally mined raw materials which currently is having to
>massive eco-system impacts.
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>Not too put too fine a point on it - if Starbucks can guarantee where
>it's coffees come from, and KNOW what prices were paid to the goods
>producers....................why can't the tin industry the logistics
>are very similar.
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>And while writing, as an industry we have intensive detailed labeling
>requirements for lead-free products. How about a labeling system for
>solder packaging that guarantees "no human exploitation" and "no
>eco-system destruction"?
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>Take a look. I have linked the report from the home page menu at
>Pushback <http://rohsusa.com/>  hit the "Tin Industry issues" button
>option and if you have comments please use the "contact us" button on
>the web site.
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>
>John
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