Nike's Labor Practices Quiz

The Story of Nike's Sweatshops and Labor Practices

• The author was a soccer player and coach at St. John's University.

• He discovered Nike's unethical labor practices during his research on the company.

• St. John's University was negotiating a $3.5 million endorsement deal with Nike, which conflicted with the university's Catholic values.

• The author was given an ultimatum to wear Nike products or resign from his coaching position.

• He chose to resign and, along with a friend, traveled to Indonesia to live on the wages of Nike factory workers.

• They lived in a slum and experienced the harsh living conditions and low wages of the workers.

• They discovered that it was impossible to maintain human dignity on the wages of $1.25 a day.

• Workers had to work overtime to survive and could not provide basic necessities for their families.

• The authors attempted to visit a Nike factory but were met with resistance and threats from factory management and local mafia.

• They met a worker who was jailed and tortured for organizing a union.

• The authors visited over 100 schools and universities to raise awareness about Nike's labor practices and encourage students to use their power as consumers to demand change.

• The author believes that Nike's practices prioritize profit over humanity and nature, and that America's values of democracy and human rights should be upheld.Bringing Indonesia to the World: Sparking Change for Truth and Justice

• The speaker proposes bringing Indonesia to the world instead of flying the world over to Indonesia.

• The goal is to give people a spark, even if it's just one or two, to create a critical mass for change.

• The desired harvest is truth, justice, and fairness for all people.

• The speaker believes something is wrong and it can be fixed.

• This moment in history is a tipping point and a story like this needs to be told.

• Indonesia is used as an example of a place with its own unique culture and problems.

• The speaker believes that by understanding and embracing different cultures, we can create positive change.

• The idea is to inspire people to take action in their own communities.

• The speaker acknowledges that change is difficult and requires persistence.

• The message is hopeful and encourages people to work towards a better future.

• The speaker believes that small actions can lead to big change.

• The ultimate goal is a world that is fair and just for all people.

The Story of Nike's Sweatshops and Labor Practices

• The author was a soccer player and coach at St. John's University.

• He discovered Nike's unethical labor practices during his research on the company.

• St. John's University was negotiating a $3.5 million endorsement deal with Nike, which conflicted with the university's Catholic values.

• The author was given an ultimatum to wear Nike products or resign from his coaching position.

• He chose to resign and, along with a friend, traveled to Indonesia to live on the wages of Nike factory workers.

• They lived in a slum and experienced the harsh living conditions and low wages of the workers.

• They discovered that it was impossible to maintain human dignity on the wages of $1.25 a day.

• Workers had to work overtime to survive and could not provide basic necessities for their families.

• The authors attempted to visit a Nike factory but were met with resistance and threats from factory management and local mafia.

• They met a worker who was jailed and tortured for organizing a union.

• The authors visited over 100 schools and universities to raise awareness about Nike's labor practices and encourage students to use their power as consumers to demand change.

• The author believes that Nike's practices prioritize profit over humanity and nature, and that America's values of democracy and human rights should be upheld.Bringing Indonesia to the World: Sparking Change for Truth and Justice

• The speaker proposes bringing Indonesia to the world instead of flying the world over to Indonesia.

• The goal is to give people a spark, even if it's just one or two, to create a critical mass for change.

• The desired harvest is truth, justice, and fairness for all people.

• The speaker believes something is wrong and it can be fixed.

• This moment in history is a tipping point and a story like this needs to be told.

• Indonesia is used as an example of a place with its own unique culture and problems.

• The speaker believes that by understanding and embracing different cultures, we can create positive change.

• The idea is to inspire people to take action in their own communities.

• The speaker acknowledges that change is difficult and requires persistence.

• The message is hopeful and encourages people to work towards a better future.

• The speaker believes that small actions can lead to big change.

• The ultimate goal is a world that is fair and just for all people.

The Story of Nike's Sweatshops and Labor Practices

• The author was a soccer player and coach at St. John's University.

• He discovered Nike's unethical labor practices during his research on the company.

• St. John's University was negotiating a $3.5 million endorsement deal with Nike, which conflicted with the university's Catholic values.

• The author was given an ultimatum to wear Nike products or resign from his coaching position.

• He chose to resign and, along with a friend, traveled to Indonesia to live on the wages of Nike factory workers.

• They lived in a slum and experienced the harsh living conditions and low wages of the workers.

• They discovered that it was impossible to maintain human dignity on the wages of $1.25 a day.

• Workers had to work overtime to survive and could not provide basic necessities for their families.

• The authors attempted to visit a Nike factory but were met with resistance and threats from factory management and local mafia.

• They met a worker who was jailed and tortured for organizing a union.

• The authors visited over 100 schools and universities to raise awareness about Nike's labor practices and encourage students to use their power as consumers to demand change.

• The author believes that Nike's practices prioritize profit over humanity and nature, and that America's values of democracy and human rights should be upheld.Bringing Indonesia to the World: Sparking Change for Truth and Justice

• The speaker proposes bringing Indonesia to the world instead of flying the world over to Indonesia.

• The goal is to give people a spark, even if it's just one or two, to create a critical mass for change.

• The desired harvest is truth, justice, and fairness for all people.

• The speaker believes something is wrong and it can be fixed.

• This moment in history is a tipping point and a story like this needs to be told.

• Indonesia is used as an example of a place with its own unique culture and problems.

• The speaker believes that by understanding and embracing different cultures, we can create positive change.

• The idea is to inspire people to take action in their own communities.

• The speaker acknowledges that change is difficult and requires persistence.

• The message is hopeful and encourages people to work towards a better future.

• The speaker believes that small actions can lead to big change.

• The ultimate goal is a world that is fair and just for all people.