Nike is one of the largest, most popular, and most profitable shoe and
clothing companies in the world. But the reality for many workers
overseas making Nike shoes and clothing is far less rosy. Workers are
paid wages insufficient to meet their basic needs, are not allowed to
organize independent unions, and often face health and safety hazards.
We hope that by putting pressure on Nike, the industry leader, other
shoe companies will follow suit and make much-needed improvements. In
just a few years, public pressure has reaped a measure of success by
forcing Nike and other shoe corporations to promise to make
changes. Still, a great many improvements are needed and the
anti-sweatshop movement still must strive to give workers a voice.
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