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A factory in Bangkok, Thailand, which produces for Nike.
What the papers say
On this page you'll find links to online newspaper articles, radio interviews and other media stories about workers' rights in the sportswear industry.
- adidas 'fails to act' over sacked workers
The Guardian, 6 July 2006 - Oxfam highlights poor working conditions
Interview on RTE Radio's Morning Ireland, 24 May 2006. Requires Real Audio. - The price of soccer boots
ABC Radio Triple J, 26 May 2006 (includes audio). - Oxfam slams sweatshop gear
SBS World Game by AAP, 24 May 2006. - Oxfam hits out at sportwear firms
BBC News UK, 24 May 2006 - Oxfam: sportswear companies block unions
Post Chronicle by UPI Wire, 24 May 2006 (UPI) - Sportswear makers 'failing to improve working conditions'
Independent, UK, 23 May 2006 - Workers 'exploited for Olympics'
BBC News, 10 August 2004 - Sportswear workers flex 'Olympic' muscle
The Guardian, 9 August 2004 - Faster! Longer! Cheaper!
Edmonton Journal, 24 April 2004 - Staff 'exploited' in Olympic rush
BBC News, 4 March 2004 - Sportswear companies cop dressing down over exploitation
ABC Online, 4 March 2004 - Sportswear firms to investigate Oxfam sweatshop claims
The Guardian, 4 March 2004 - Oxfam Condemns Sportswear Giants
BBC News, 7 March 2002 - Spotlight On Indonesian Sweatshops
BBC News, 7 March 2002