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May 2009 NikeWatch newsletter
In this edition we report on discussions with Nike about ensuring a living wage is paid in their supplier factories, we update you on the developments with Pacific Brands (Bonds) and Just Jeans and we celebrate the success of the campaign to compensate victims of the Bangladesh Spectrum factory collapse.
Nike responds to our concerns about wages
In February NikeWatch News we wrote about The Girl Effect, a global campaign to 'create opportunities for girls'. The Nike Foundation is the main driver of The Girl Effect, surprising given Nike has refused to agree to a living wage standard for their workers.
Pacific Brands and Just Jeans supplier feels the heat
Following intense media scrutiny, a giant Hong Kong based company supplying Pacific Brands (Bonds) and Just Jeans has shown some willingness to discuss workers' rights.
Take action to support leather workers
In the March NikeWatch we brought you the story of Emine Arslan, who together with other workers was fired due to her union membership.
Families of Spectrum Collapse receive compensation
Four years after the collapse of the Spectrum clothing factory in Bangladesh, those who were injured and the families of those who died are beginning to receive compensation.
Read the full May 2009 NikeWatch newsletter.
Labour rights in the media
- Industry rejects responsibility for workers' rights overseas
- The World Today, March 23, 2009
- Pacific Brands faces sweatshop claims from Oxfam over Chinese factories
- Herald Sun, March 23, 2009
PACIFIC Brands, which sacked almost 2000 workers to move manufacturing offshore, is facing allegations it will use sweatshops. - Aussie brands need to monitor labour: Oxfam
- ABC News Online, March 23, 2009
Human rights charity Oxfam says a growing number of Australian clothing retailers are running the risk of producing their products in sweatshops overseas. - Pacific Brands defends labour standards
- The Sydney Morning Herald, March 23, 2009
- Nike in Malaysia – allegations of forced labour and appalling living conditions in a Nike supplier factory in Malaysia
- Channel 7, July 2008
- Nike in Malaysia – allegations of forced labour and appalling living conditions in a Nike supplier factory in Malaysia
- Channel 7, July 2008
- Adidas in China – Giving supply chains a sporting chance
- Ethical Corporation 10 Jun 08
- Is your clothes shopping adding to the misery of Asian workers?
- Sunday Tribune, Sunday 3 September 2006
- adidas 'fails to act' over sacked workers
- The Guardian, 6 July 2006
- The price of soccer boots
- ABC Radio Triple J, 26 May 2006 (includes audio).
- Oxfam slams sweatshop gear
- SBS World Game by AAP, 24 May 2006.
- Oxfam hits out at sportwear firms
- BBC News UK, 24 May 2006
- Oxfam: sportswear companies block unions
- Post Chronicle by UPI Wire, 24 May 2006 (UPI)
- Sportswear makers 'failing to improve working conditions'
- Independent, UK, 23 May 2006
- Workers 'exploited for Olympics'
- BBC News, 10 August 2004
- Sportswear workers flex 'Olympic' muscle
- The Guardian, 9 August 2004
- Staff 'exploited' in Olympic rush
- BBC News, 4 March 2004
- Sportswear companies cop dressing down over exploitation
- ABC Online, 4 March 2004
- Sportswear firms to investigate Oxfam sweatshop claims
- The Guardian, 4 March 2004