(Source: Teamster Magazine, February 9, 2012)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conscientious consumers need to be cautious when purchasing greeting cards. Many are not made in America.
George Tedeschi, President of the Graphic Communications Conference of the Teamsters, recommends that you look at the back of each card and examine exactly where it was made. It should clearly say, “Made in U.S.A.”
If you have a need for a large order of custom-made cards, the best source for these is your local GCC-Teamster printer. You can find printers in your state that print items under a Teamster-contract by going to the Graphic Communicators website and selecting your state. A list will be provided of printing companies whose employees are covered under a Teamster contract.
Many Hallmark and American Greetings brand cards are made in America, but you still need to read the back of the card to find out where it says “Made in U.S.A.” before you buy it.
For Valentine’s Day, please give your sweetheart the best card you can find: one made in America.