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Printed program for the NYS Labor Commissioner's Awards ceremony, "Outstanding Practices in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry," April 8, 1992, sponsored by the Council for American Fashion; text of remarks by keynote speaker Karen Schaffner, publisher, Apparel Industry Magazine, re efforts by manufacturers to improve workplace environment, attract and retain workers; text of welcoming remarks by ILGWU president (and co-chair of Council for American Fashion) Jay Mazur; list of attendees and award recipients; copy of declaration of Apparel Week, signed by Gov. Mario Cuomo, April 6, 1992; press release announcing the awards, from NYS Dept. of Labor; press release announcing the awards, from Council for American Fashion; letters of notification to award recipients; memos between ILG officials; editorials in Apparel Industry Magazine