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In July 2007 a Channel 7 news program alleged forced labour and appalling living conditions in a Nike supplier factory in Malaysia.
August 2008
You can access the full August 2008 NikeWatch e-newsletter here
Forced labour found in Nike supplier- July/August 2008
In July 2008 a Channel 7 news program alleged forced labour and appalling living conditions in a Nike supplier factory in Malaysia.
You can watch the 3.42 mins Channel 7 news item at: Nike Contractor using forced labour. Nike's own investigation confirmed the findings of Channel 7 and positive changes are now underway. Read more
No Pay for 8 months. How would you go?
You might remember that last month we reported on the situation of Yati and Puryati, leaders from the GSBI union who were suspended from their factory after they contacted brands about labour rights violations at their factory.GSBI are aking for your solidarity and support to assist with their everyday living costs so they can continue to fight for their rights through the Indonesian courts.
You responded and so far $715 has been raised to support their appeal.
Adidas bombarded with 3000 messages supporting Indonesian workers
Stepping up the campaign in support of the Indonesian ex-Spotec and Dong Joe workers over the past 3 months - 2,900 French citizens have asked adidas to take immediate action to implement the workers concerns.
Labour rights in the media
- 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