Combat Poverty

Over the past two decades, there has been a big shift among corporations towards outsourcing brands like Nike. Rather than manufacturing products “in-house,” the corporations delegate the responsibility of production to third party subcontractors. These subcontractors often oversee factories in developing nations where operating expenses can be kept extremely low via meager wages, lax government regulations, and trade laws favorable to developed nations.

Because there are not many job opportunities for unskilled female laborers in these nations, poor women overwhelmingly occupy these factory positions; currently, over 91% of sweatshop workers are women.

Collegiate apparel is a huge industry, with people spending millions of dollars a year to wear their university colors and mascots. This may mean big bucks for companies, but why are their labor forces struggling under unacceptable, inhumane conditions and in nearly abject poverty? Take action to ensure that your university clothing store has a conscience!

Organize on your campus with our Justice for Workers: Organizing for Sweatshop-Free Schools campaign!

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