United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) is a student organization formed in 1997 with over 250 chapters aiming to end sweatshop conditions. It focuses on domestic and international sweatshops, supporting workers' rights. In 2000, USAS formed the Workers Rights Consortium to investigate factory conditions. USAS organizes anti-sweatshop campaigns and living wage campaigns on campuses. Major successes include getting Nike to reinstate fired union workers in Mexico and getting Harvard to adopt a living wage for campus workers.
Fast fashion
You will understand the social, economic and environmental impact of the fast fashion industry
You will analyze possible solutions to make the fashion industry more sustainable
You will appreciate, through a review of examples, how diverse stakeholders can play a role in promoting sustainable and ethical fashion.
A look at “Fabric of Change” – initiatives to transform the apparel industry ...Dan Schiff
A presentation given to students in Global Fashion Management (Fiber Science & Apparel Design 4440) at Cornell University on March 21, 2017. It covers efforts by Ashoka Fellows through the Fabric of Change partnership between Ashoka and C&A Foundation, as well as broader apparel industry sustainability trends to improve working conditions and environmental impacts.
SPLC 2018 Summit: Leveraging Procurement for Social Impact: Two Case StudiesSPLCouncil
Slides from Diana Sheedy, Founder, ICAMS Network, & Melodie Kinet, Business Development Director, Samasource presented at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council's 2018 Summit in Minneapolis, MN.
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Question 2: Discuss working conditions around the world. What challenges face multinational corporations? What approaches are companies using to establish fair labor standards? Which approaches might work better than others? Please use the below lecture note to guide your response. Minimum of 2 academic references and 1 data for appendix, it could be a graph or table or piechart (2 and half pages NOT double spaced).
Working Conditions around the World
Much of this chapter has focused on the employment relationship, and the legal and ethical norms governing it, in the United States. Workplace institutions differ dramatically around the world. Laws and practices that establish fair wages, acceptable working conditions, and employee rights vary greatly from region to region. As illustrated by the opening example of this chapter that described a Nike contract factory in China, these differences pose a challenge to multinational corporations. By whose standards should these companies operate?
Recent headlines have turned the public’s attention to the problem of sweatshops, factories where employees, sometimes including children, are forced to work long hours at low wages, often under unsafe working conditions. Several well-known companies in addition to Nike, including Wal-Mart, Disney, and McDonald’s, have been criticized for tolerating abhorrent working conditions in their overseas factories or those of their contractors. In recent years, student groups have pressured companies by rallying to prevent their colleges and universities from buying school-logo athletic gear, clothing, and other products made under sweatshop conditions.
Fair Labor Standards
The term labor standards refers to the conditions under which a company’s employees—or the employees of its suppliers, subcontractors, or others in its commercial chain—work. Some believe that labor standards should be universal; that is, companies should conform to common norms across all their operations worldwide. Such universal rules are sometimes called fair labor standards. For example, such standards might include a ban on all child labor, establishment of maximum work hours per week, or a commitment to pay a wage above a certain level. Others think that what is fair varies across cultures and economies, and it is often difficult to set standards that are workable in all settings. For example, in some cultures child labor is more acceptable (or economically necessary) than others. A wage that would be utterly inadequate in one economic setting might seem princely in another. In some countries, unions are legal and common; in others, they are illegal or actively discouraged.
In the face of growing concerns over working conditions overseas, a debate has developed over how best to establish fair labor standards for multinational corporations. Several approaches have emerged.
Voluntary corporate codes of conduct, described in detail in Chapters 6 and 7, can include labor standards that co ...
Fast fashion
You will understand the social, economic and environmental impact of the fast fashion industry
You will analyze possible solutions to make the fashion industry more sustainable
You will appreciate, through a review of examples, how diverse stakeholders can play a role in promoting sustainable and ethical fashion.
A look at “Fabric of Change” – initiatives to transform the apparel industry ...Dan Schiff
A presentation given to students in Global Fashion Management (Fiber Science & Apparel Design 4440) at Cornell University on March 21, 2017. It covers efforts by Ashoka Fellows through the Fabric of Change partnership between Ashoka and C&A Foundation, as well as broader apparel industry sustainability trends to improve working conditions and environmental impacts.
SPLC 2018 Summit: Leveraging Procurement for Social Impact: Two Case StudiesSPLCouncil
Slides from Diana Sheedy, Founder, ICAMS Network, & Melodie Kinet, Business Development Director, Samasource presented at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council's 2018 Summit in Minneapolis, MN.
Question 2 Discuss working conditions around the world. What chal.docxwraythallchan
Question 2: Discuss working conditions around the world. What challenges face multinational corporations? What approaches are companies using to establish fair labor standards? Which approaches might work better than others? Please use the below lecture note to guide your response. Minimum of 2 academic references and 1 data for appendix, it could be a graph or table or piechart (2 and half pages NOT double spaced).
Working Conditions around the World
Much of this chapter has focused on the employment relationship, and the legal and ethical norms governing it, in the United States. Workplace institutions differ dramatically around the world. Laws and practices that establish fair wages, acceptable working conditions, and employee rights vary greatly from region to region. As illustrated by the opening example of this chapter that described a Nike contract factory in China, these differences pose a challenge to multinational corporations. By whose standards should these companies operate?
Recent headlines have turned the public’s attention to the problem of sweatshops, factories where employees, sometimes including children, are forced to work long hours at low wages, often under unsafe working conditions. Several well-known companies in addition to Nike, including Wal-Mart, Disney, and McDonald’s, have been criticized for tolerating abhorrent working conditions in their overseas factories or those of their contractors. In recent years, student groups have pressured companies by rallying to prevent their colleges and universities from buying school-logo athletic gear, clothing, and other products made under sweatshop conditions.
Fair Labor Standards
The term labor standards refers to the conditions under which a company’s employees—or the employees of its suppliers, subcontractors, or others in its commercial chain—work. Some believe that labor standards should be universal; that is, companies should conform to common norms across all their operations worldwide. Such universal rules are sometimes called fair labor standards. For example, such standards might include a ban on all child labor, establishment of maximum work hours per week, or a commitment to pay a wage above a certain level. Others think that what is fair varies across cultures and economies, and it is often difficult to set standards that are workable in all settings. For example, in some cultures child labor is more acceptable (or economically necessary) than others. A wage that would be utterly inadequate in one economic setting might seem princely in another. In some countries, unions are legal and common; in others, they are illegal or actively discouraged.
In the face of growing concerns over working conditions overseas, a debate has developed over how best to establish fair labor standards for multinational corporations. Several approaches have emerged.
Voluntary corporate codes of conduct, described in detail in Chapters 6 and 7, can include labor standards that co ...
Diving into the realm of ethical apparel manufacturers in the USA reveals a landscape driven by a commitment to responsible practices and sustainability. American apparel manufacturers have taken a proactive stance in addressing the environmental and ethical challenges that often accompany the fashion industry. With a strong emphasis on transparency, fair labor practices, and eco-conscious production, USA clothing manufacturers are redefining the way garments are produced and consumed. These manufacturers in the USA prioritize ethical sourcing of materials, utilizing eco-friendly production methods, and ensuring the well-being of workers throughout the supply chain. As the demand for ethically produced clothing continues to rise, clothing manufacturers in the USA are championing a new paradigm, where fashion is not only a form of self-expression but also a reflection of conscientious choices that benefit both individuals and the planet.
Learn more about corporate purpose in 2020 and gain insights into how brands stepped up to respond to pressing issues please read through our research findings here.
USA Clothing Industry is Shifting Towards Sustainable Practices.pptxClothing manufacturers
The clothing industry is massive. It's the second largest polluter in the world and a $2.4 trillion industry, and it's not just a problem for us humans--it affects animals too. The average American spends $1,700 on clothes per year and throws away 70 pounds of clothes per year (that's about 20 percent of their wardrobe). That adds up to over 100 billion pounds of clothing being thrown away each year! The clothing industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. It's responsible for up to 25 percent of global carbon emissions and uses around 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year.
Industrial initiatives in social responsibility 2PECB
Social responsibility, also known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), has become the center of attention
for many organizations. In particular large companies, as they have necessary resources and capacities, are
increasingly taking social responsibility initiatives. Some companies see these initiatives as a good mechanism
to protect and enhance their image and reputation, whereas other organizations really believe they are
responsible to be ethical and socially responsible and to contribute to sustainable development.
American Apparel Submit your completed strategy and change ma.docxADDY50
American Apparel:
Submit your completed strategy and change management plan. It should include all critical elements of the final project, incorporating all feedback and knowledge gained in the course.
1 Assignment:Economic Environment
In 2018 I worked in a soft drinks company where they adopted the recent technology in the production to increase the production rates and the accuracy of the quality of the products. After the introduction of the technology in the company, a large number of people lost their jobs since the tech replaced the labour and was cheaper than the manual production that involved individuals directly. The technological factors are one of the external factors that are increasingly affecting the business organization. The business changes relate to the presence and the development of technology.
The technology increases the supply of the products. The increase in the supply enables the company to keep up with the demand for the soft drinks. The technology enables the company to increase the productivity and the communication between the suppliers and the consumers. The company can cut down the waste as well as keep up with the demands due to technological advancement. The technology also increased the accuracy in production due to the machinery that was more accurate than the human labour and the company was able to cut down the waste again. The company reduced its expenditure in terms of the losses incurred due to poor production.
It is important to consider the environment while thinking about the strategy change. The supply and demand within the business affect organizational ability. The demand and the supply stimulate each other impacting the prices of the goods and services in the budget. The customer's interest in specific products exhausts the supply available and increases demand. The demand and supply of goods and services have a high influence in determining the prices of goods and services. The prices of the product are likely to fall if the supply keeps on growing and if the supply keeps on decreasing the prices are likely to keep on growing (Becker, 2017). However, with the market economy, the interest consumers, as well as the companies, produce limits product that matches the demand and the supply and it is used in determining the product development and production.
References
Becker, G. S. (2017).
Economic theory
. Routledge.
Introduction to Economics; Market Equilibrium and Market Forces
Macroeconomics: Crash Course Economics #5
2 Assignment: American Apparel
American Apparel Company is a clothing Manufactures Company. The company designs its clothing distributes and markets its products. It is situated in North America. It is one of the largest marketing companies situated in Northern America. The mission declaration of American Apparel Firm declares that the company is dedicated to high-quality yields, underling care, confines in the business and art, project and tech. The missi.
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Introduction
Nike, Inc. was founded in 1964 by Philip H. Knight, who acted as President and CEO (Arnold & Hartman, 2003, p. 11). Knight named his successor, William Perez, in 2004 (Holmes, 2004, para. 1); Perez only lasted 13 months in the CEO position. He was then replaced by Mark Parker in 2006 (Holmes, 2006a, para. 5). The brand is distributed in 52 countries and possesses 550,000 workers. Nike produces 175 million pairs of shoes per year. It has 500 contract suppliers, half of which are located in Asia (Arnold & Hartman, 2003, p. 11). This paper will examine the sweatshop scandal of the 1990’s that Nike was involved with. The effect of the sweatshops on people, planet, and profits will also be addressed. The paper will explore the company’s current CSR practices. The paper will also examine what greenwashing is and the types of greenwashing. A culminating theme of this paper is an analysis determining whether or not Nike is indeed greenwashing. Lastly, the paper will provide recommendations based on the analysis.
Overview of Nike’s Sweatshop Practices
In 1984 Nike closed its last United States factory. With no more domestic factories, the majority of its facilities were located in Asia, which is where sweatshop and labor issues are most prominent. This decision cost 65,000 American workers their jobs (Glenn, 2004, para. 3). Most workers in the foreign factories are generally teenagers or unmarried mothers, whose ages range from 17 to 30 years. On average, each worker makes about 4.3 pairs of shoes per day (Glenn, 2004, para. 5-10). Nike’s Asian factories are located primarily in China, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia. The company moved its operation abroad in an effort to cut labor costs (Levenson, 2008, p. 168-170). In some cases, Nike was able to reduce its labor expenses by paying workers a mere 20 cents an hour, to work in factories that had poor ventilation and similar unsafe as well as abusive environments (Bernstein, 2004, p. 1; Sage, 1999, pp. 216-217). The factory workers in Indonesia earn a wage of $2.50. The reported livable wage in Indonesia is about $4.00, making the $2.50 wage insufficient. It is a similar situation for Chinese workers, who make about $1.60 per day; some workers claim they do not receive the entire $1.60. Three simple meals in China cost about $2.10. Clearly, it can be seen that Nike factory workers are not paid enough to live a basic life. It is reported many of these Asian factory laborers are unpaid for any overtime they perform (Glenn, 2004, para. 5-10). Because they cannot afford boarding costs on their own, 60-70% of Nike workers in Asian countries are financially forced to rent rooms from the company. Rooms are identical and one-story. These rooms feature concrete walls .
Diving into the realm of ethical apparel manufacturers in the USA reveals a landscape driven by a commitment to responsible practices and sustainability. American apparel manufacturers have taken a proactive stance in addressing the environmental and ethical challenges that often accompany the fashion industry. With a strong emphasis on transparency, fair labor practices, and eco-conscious production, USA clothing manufacturers are redefining the way garments are produced and consumed. These manufacturers in the USA prioritize ethical sourcing of materials, utilizing eco-friendly production methods, and ensuring the well-being of workers throughout the supply chain. As the demand for ethically produced clothing continues to rise, clothing manufacturers in the USA are championing a new paradigm, where fashion is not only a form of self-expression but also a reflection of conscientious choices that benefit both individuals and the planet.
Learn more about corporate purpose in 2020 and gain insights into how brands stepped up to respond to pressing issues please read through our research findings here.
USA Clothing Industry is Shifting Towards Sustainable Practices.pptxClothing manufacturers
The clothing industry is massive. It's the second largest polluter in the world and a $2.4 trillion industry, and it's not just a problem for us humans--it affects animals too. The average American spends $1,700 on clothes per year and throws away 70 pounds of clothes per year (that's about 20 percent of their wardrobe). That adds up to over 100 billion pounds of clothing being thrown away each year! The clothing industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. It's responsible for up to 25 percent of global carbon emissions and uses around 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year.
Industrial initiatives in social responsibility 2PECB
Social responsibility, also known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), has become the center of attention
for many organizations. In particular large companies, as they have necessary resources and capacities, are
increasingly taking social responsibility initiatives. Some companies see these initiatives as a good mechanism
to protect and enhance their image and reputation, whereas other organizations really believe they are
responsible to be ethical and socially responsible and to contribute to sustainable development.
American Apparel Submit your completed strategy and change ma.docxADDY50
American Apparel:
Submit your completed strategy and change management plan. It should include all critical elements of the final project, incorporating all feedback and knowledge gained in the course.
1 Assignment:Economic Environment
In 2018 I worked in a soft drinks company where they adopted the recent technology in the production to increase the production rates and the accuracy of the quality of the products. After the introduction of the technology in the company, a large number of people lost their jobs since the tech replaced the labour and was cheaper than the manual production that involved individuals directly. The technological factors are one of the external factors that are increasingly affecting the business organization. The business changes relate to the presence and the development of technology.
The technology increases the supply of the products. The increase in the supply enables the company to keep up with the demand for the soft drinks. The technology enables the company to increase the productivity and the communication between the suppliers and the consumers. The company can cut down the waste as well as keep up with the demands due to technological advancement. The technology also increased the accuracy in production due to the machinery that was more accurate than the human labour and the company was able to cut down the waste again. The company reduced its expenditure in terms of the losses incurred due to poor production.
It is important to consider the environment while thinking about the strategy change. The supply and demand within the business affect organizational ability. The demand and the supply stimulate each other impacting the prices of the goods and services in the budget. The customer's interest in specific products exhausts the supply available and increases demand. The demand and supply of goods and services have a high influence in determining the prices of goods and services. The prices of the product are likely to fall if the supply keeps on growing and if the supply keeps on decreasing the prices are likely to keep on growing (Becker, 2017). However, with the market economy, the interest consumers, as well as the companies, produce limits product that matches the demand and the supply and it is used in determining the product development and production.
References
Becker, G. S. (2017).
Economic theory
. Routledge.
Introduction to Economics; Market Equilibrium and Market Forces
Macroeconomics: Crash Course Economics #5
2 Assignment: American Apparel
American Apparel Company is a clothing Manufactures Company. The company designs its clothing distributes and markets its products. It is situated in North America. It is one of the largest marketing companies situated in Northern America. The mission declaration of American Apparel Firm declares that the company is dedicated to high-quality yields, underling care, confines in the business and art, project and tech. The missi.
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Running head: SWEATSHOPS TO SWEATWASHING 1
SWEATSHOPS TO SWEATWASHING 4
From Sweatshops to Sweatwashing:
An Analysis of Nike’s Corporate Social Responsibility
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Subject
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Introduction
Nike, Inc. was founded in 1964 by Philip H. Knight, who acted as President and CEO (Arnold & Hartman, 2003, p. 11). Knight named his successor, William Perez, in 2004 (Holmes, 2004, para. 1); Perez only lasted 13 months in the CEO position. He was then replaced by Mark Parker in 2006 (Holmes, 2006a, para. 5). The brand is distributed in 52 countries and possesses 550,000 workers. Nike produces 175 million pairs of shoes per year. It has 500 contract suppliers, half of which are located in Asia (Arnold & Hartman, 2003, p. 11). This paper will examine the sweatshop scandal of the 1990’s that Nike was involved with. The effect of the sweatshops on people, planet, and profits will also be addressed. The paper will explore the company’s current CSR practices. The paper will also examine what greenwashing is and the types of greenwashing. A culminating theme of this paper is an analysis determining whether or not Nike is indeed greenwashing. Lastly, the paper will provide recommendations based on the analysis.
Overview of Nike’s Sweatshop Practices
In 1984 Nike closed its last United States factory. With no more domestic factories, the majority of its facilities were located in Asia, which is where sweatshop and labor issues are most prominent. This decision cost 65,000 American workers their jobs (Glenn, 2004, para. 3). Most workers in the foreign factories are generally teenagers or unmarried mothers, whose ages range from 17 to 30 years. On average, each worker makes about 4.3 pairs of shoes per day (Glenn, 2004, para. 5-10). Nike’s Asian factories are located primarily in China, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia. The company moved its operation abroad in an effort to cut labor costs (Levenson, 2008, p. 168-170). In some cases, Nike was able to reduce its labor expenses by paying workers a mere 20 cents an hour, to work in factories that had poor ventilation and similar unsafe as well as abusive environments (Bernstein, 2004, p. 1; Sage, 1999, pp. 216-217). The factory workers in Indonesia earn a wage of $2.50. The reported livable wage in Indonesia is about $4.00, making the $2.50 wage insufficient. It is a similar situation for Chinese workers, who make about $1.60 per day; some workers claim they do not receive the entire $1.60. Three simple meals in China cost about $2.10. Clearly, it can be seen that Nike factory workers are not paid enough to live a basic life. It is reported many of these Asian factory laborers are unpaid for any overtime they perform (Glenn, 2004, para. 5-10). Because they cannot afford boarding costs on their own, 60-70% of Nike workers in Asian countries are financially forced to rent rooms from the company. Rooms are identical and one-story. These rooms feature concrete walls .
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
2. What is United Students Against Sweatshops? A student organization with chapters at over 250 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Canada Formed in 1997 as part of the anti-sweatshop movement in North America Is widely viewed as the largest anti-sweatshop community group in the United States and Canada Defines "sweatshops" broadly
3. What do they focus on? Domestic and international sweatshops and have built coalitions of students, labor groups, workers, and community members to focus on these campaigns Support Designated Suppliers Program, an anti-sweatshop policy that would source collegiate apparel from factories that respect workers’ rights Support Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ campaign against Taco Bell Large companies such as New Balance, Forever 21, Coca-Cola, Hanes, Nike…
4. The Worker Rights Consortium In April 2000, the USAS founded the Workers Rights Consortium Investigate labor conditions in factories producing collegiate apparel Work with NGOs, human rights groups, and local labor unions or federations Currently, over 180 colleges and universities have affiliated with the WRC
5. Sweat-Free Campus Campaign Organize anti-sweatshop campaigns on their campus Mandate that clothes with collegiate logos be manufactured under fair and ethical conditions New challenge: mandating that these producers manufacture a significant portion of apparel in factories with demographic representation and a paid living wage
6. Campaign to Stop Killer Coke Targeting Coca-Cola for violations in Columbia, Turkey, India, Guatemala, and Indonesia Eight union leaders from Coca-Cola plants in Columbia have been murdered since 1989 Evidence suggests managers ordered assaults Working to get Coke kicked off of their campuses until policies change
7. National Campus Living Wage Campaign Fight for better workplaces on college and university campuses Workers sometimes average 90-hours a week, receive poverty wages, and lack healthcare Includes union organizing drives, contract negotiation campaigns, living wage campaigns, and code of conduct campaigns
8. How have they succeeded? Sit-ins at University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Georgetown, and Duke where they occupied presidents’ offices Gathered in Washington, DC for the second Sweat-Free Campus Conference Pursue University students hunger strike for eleven days
9. Major Victories Nike and the Kukdong-Mexmode factory in Puebla Mexico Baseball cap factory in New York Harvard Living Wage Campaign
10. Kukdong-Mexmode factory Investigated by the WRC and found to be a union-busting factory Workers that organized were fired and blacklisted Students demanded universities suspend contracts with Nike until workers were reinstated and their unions were recognized Nike buckled under pressure Workers were reinstated, won recognition of their union, and bargained for a new contract
11. Baseball Cap Factory Baseball cap factory in Derby, New York Workers tried to organize for better wages and safer conditions Threat of a factory closing Several code of conduct violations found Student organizations demanded contract suspension Result: Factory stayed in Derby and workers go union recognition and fair contract
12. Harvard Living Wage Campaign Students demanded workers at Harvard be paid a living wage Administration refused to move on the issue Students took over the administration buildings for two weeks Administration surrendered Campus workers are now being paid a living wage Similar campaigns are now organizing across the country
13. Bibliography "About Us." USAS. Organizing for Student & Worker Power! Web. 23 July 2010. <http://usas.org/>. Bandy, Joe. "Pardoxes of Transnational Civil Societies Under Neoliberalism: The Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras." Social Problems 51.3 (2004): 410-31. Aug. 2004. Web. 24 July 2010. <http://jstor.org /stable/4148753>. "United Students Against Sweatshops." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. 06 Mar. 2010. Web. 24 July 2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United Students_Against_Sweatshops>. "USW: Overview: United Students Against Sweatshops." USW: United Steelworkers. United Steelworkers. Web. 24 July 2010. <http://legacy.usw.org/usw/program/content/overview_sub.php ?modules2_ID=796&modules_ID=796>
