DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SEVICE
DALLAS, TX 75236-1598
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-5724
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
QUANTICO, VA 22134

POLICY OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LABOR STANDARDS
FOR PRIVATE LABEL MERCHANDISE

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Navy Exchange Service Command
(NEXCOM) and Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) have a very rich and proud heritage of
serving the men and women of the uniformed services and their families. Our mission is
global; we are citizens of many worldwide communities, supported by a very diverse
workforce. Our endeavor is deeply rooted in the tenets of integrity, accountability, and
compassion, which are embodied in our core values. Consistent with those values,
AAFES, NEXCOM and MCX require their suppliers and/or manufacturers of private
label merchandise, or manufacturers of merchandise imported directly by AAFES,
NEXCOM and MCX, to assess their practices, as well as those of their subcontractors,
for compliance with these Social Responsibility and Labor Standards.

AAFES, NEXCOM and MCX shall each implement a program that assures that private
label exchange or direct imported merchandise is not produced by child or forced labor.
This program shall be based on the Standards of Social Responsibility and Labor
Standards outlined below.

AAFES, NEXCOM and MCX shall continue to expect that all brand name merchandise
suppliers comply with all applicable federal or international laws and regulations
concerning Social Responsibility and Labor Standards, and shall take appropriate
contractual or other action if this expectation is not met.

Standards of Social Responsibility and Labor Standards

Child Labor: Suppliers shall comply with the child labor laws of the country where the production facility is located. In cases where there are no local laws governing child labor, no person under the age of 14 years shall be employed.

Forced Labor: Suppliers shall not use forced or other compulsory labor in the manufacture of products intended for AAFES. Suppliers shall not require employees to lodge "deposits" or identity papers upon commencing employment with the company.

Working Hours: Suppliers shall comply with applicable local laws on working hours.

Compensation and Benefits: Suppliers shall ensure that wages paid for a standard workweek are consistent with local/national laws.

Disciplinary Practice: Suppliers shall not engage in or support the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, and verbal abuse.

Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining: Suppliers shall respect the right of all employees to form and join trade unions of their choice, consistent with prevailing local/national law and to bargain collectively nor enter into any activity that impedes or suppresses freedom of association. Suppliers shall ensure that representatives of such employees are not subject to discrimination and that such representatives have access to their members in the workplace.

Discrimination: Suppliers shall be consistent with local laws regarding discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, maternity status, union membership, or political affiliation.

Safe and Healthy Workplace: Suppliers shall provide their employees with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with local laws.

A copy of these standards, translated in the language(s) of the workers shall be posted in a location, visible to all employees at all production facilities that manufacture goods and merchandise for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

Any person(s) having knowledge of any violation of these standards are encouraged to contact: