Nike Sweatshops

A very popular brand of sportswear & clothing; Nike claimed to have ethical factories that are monitored on a regular basis.

However, it has come to many people’s attention that the claim have been proven false; revealing sweat shop & child labour conditions

The spokesman for Nike, Todd McKean released a statement to the press regarding this issue; "unfortunately we've found on occasion in different places isolated instances which I would say this is isolated." McKean, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/archive/970385.stm

However, Neil Kearney from the International Textile, Garment and Leather Worker's Federation believes monitoring can be greatly improved, He says "They insist on high standards as far as quality is concerned. There's absolutely no reason why they cannot insist on the same standards for working conditions."http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/archive/970385.stm.

Personally, i agree with the latter quote! I’m sure people would be more than willing to pay a little extra if it aided the the conditions for the workers.

          Overall, i believe that this is definitely an issue that people need to address... quickly!


Referencing*:

(2009) “Nike Sweatshops – Never Say Never” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a_D-azUogg&feature=related (Accessed 24^th April 2011)

Kenyon, P (2000) “Gap and Nike: No Sweat” at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/archive/970385.stm  (Accessed 24^th April 2011)

(2005) “Nike’s Unethical Practices Unleashed” at  http://www.icmrindia.org/Short%20Case%20Studies/International%20Marketing/CLIM041.htm (Accessed 24^th April 2011)

www.corporatejourney2u.com/.../nike-unethical-business-practices.html (Accessed 24^th April 2011)

(2007) “Sweatshop Raided Again” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0F_mdRE7tM&feature=related (Accessed 24^th April 2011)

  

(2008) “Human trafficking in Nike's sweatshop factory in Malaysia” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9ZktmrGGMU (Accessed 24^th April 2011)

 *Main References