Sweatshop Labor Awareness

Which popular clothing brand has been criticized for using sweatshop labor in their production?

• Under Armour

• Puma

• Nike

• Adidas

Answer explanation

Nike:

• Lacks comprehensive transparency and progress on key labor initiatives

Adidas:

• Ongoing human rights issues in supply chain despite some inclusivity efforts

Under Armour:

Lacks transparency, scoring low on the Fashion Transparency Index

Puma:

• Puma has been accused of using sweatshop labor in its manufacturing plants in China and Bangladesh. Employees in Puma factories are paid as little as 35 cents per hour

What are some common countries where sweatshops are prevalent in the garment industry?

• China

• Bangladesh

• India

• Mexico

Which of these products are the top three most likely to be produced in the world by forced labor

• Bricks

• Garments

• Cotton

• Electronics

What are the long-term effects of supporting companies that use sweatshop labor?

• violation of human rights.

• poor working conditions

• exploitation of workers

• perpetuating poverty

How can consumers research whether their favorite companies use sweatshop labor?

• Visit the company's physical store locations

• Check the company's website, look for certifications, read reports from organizations, and use online resources.

• Ask your teacher

• Check the company's social media accounts

What are some ethical alternatives to supporting companies that use sweatshop labor?

• Support companies with transparent supply chains

• Ignore the issue and continue purchasing from unethical companies

• Encourage others to support companies with exploitative labor practices

• Shop from local businesses

Can you name three companies that use ethical means of production

What are some success stories of companies transitioning away from sweatshop labor?

• Patagonia

• Adidas

• H&M

• Nike