Nike in the news again for harsh conditions overseas.

[mo matik]

[h1]Meet The Indonesian Workers Who Make Your Nikes: 50 Cent Hourly Wages, Beatings, And Humiliation[/h1]

More than a decade ago, shoe giant Nike came under fire for its use of sweatshop labor in the production of its products. Most of the criticism focused on its Indonesian workforce, where workers, largely young women, were forced to labor under harsh conditions and abusive supervisors. In 1997, filmmaker Michael Moore made Nike’s abuses a subject of his film “The Big One,

 

[mo matik]

[h1]Meet The Indonesian Workers Who Make Your Nikes: 50 Cent Hourly Wages, Beatings, And Humiliation[/h1]

More than a decade ago, shoe giant Nike came under fire for its use of sweatshop labor in the production of its products. Most of the criticism focused on its Indonesian workforce, where workers, largely young women, were forced to labor under harsh conditions and abusive supervisors. In 1997, filmmaker Michael Moore made Nike’s abuses a subject of his film “The Big One,

 

[go rilla]

at least a link was provided unlike this post

 

[go rilla]

at least a link was provided unlike this post

 

[furrell]

*puts on Nike Flightposite III Battlegrounds*

Seriously, just because the factories are used by Nike and other brands doesn't mean that they are aware of everything going on there. Its easy to point the finger at them.

 

[furrell]

*puts on Nike Flightposite III Battlegrounds*

Seriously, just because the factories are used by Nike and other brands doesn't mean that they are aware of everything going on there. Its easy to point the finger at them.

 

[ogbobbyjohnson773]

Originally Posted by Mo Matik

Knight explained that the reason his company was using low-wage labor in Indonesia is because “Americans don’t want to make shoes.

 

[ogbobbyjohnson773]

Originally Posted by Mo Matik

Knight explained that the reason his company was using low-wage labor in Indonesia is because “Americans don’t want to make shoes.

 

[Pathos]

Originally Posted by Furrell

*puts on Nike Flightposite III Battlegrounds*

Seriously, just because the factories are used by Nike and other brands doesn't mean that they are aware of everything going on there. Its easy to point the finger at them.

come on son i love Nike as much as the next guy but a billion dollar company can't be that blinded 

 

[Pathos]

Originally Posted by Furrell

*puts on Nike Flightposite III Battlegrounds*

Seriously, just because the factories are used by Nike and other brands doesn't mean that they are aware of everything going on there. Its easy to point the finger at them.

come on son i love Nike as much as the next guy but a billion dollar company can't be that blinded 

 

[upptempo8387]

Originally Posted by OGbobbyjohnson773

Originally Posted by Mo Matik

Knight explained that the reason his company was using low-wage labor in Indonesia is because “Americans don’t want to make shoes.

 

[upptempo8387]

Originally Posted by OGbobbyjohnson773

Originally Posted by Mo Matik

Knight explained that the reason his company was using low-wage labor in Indonesia is because “Americans don’t want to make shoes.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

And yet Foams are approaching 200 bucks. Smh.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

And yet Foams are approaching 200 bucks. Smh.

 

[ogbobbyjohnson773]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRedStorm

And yet Foams are approaching 200 bucks. Smh.

NT'ers are more concerned about Netflix going up $6, though.

 

[ogbobbyjohnson773]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRedStorm

And yet Foams are approaching 200 bucks. Smh.

NT'ers are more concerned about Netflix going up $6, though.

 

[mo matik]

Originally Posted by Furrell

*puts on Nike Flightposite III Battlegrounds*

Seriously, just because the factories are used by Nike and other brands doesn't mean that they are aware of everything going on there. Its easy to point the finger at them.

As the article states, it's been a decade since these issues were first brought up internationally.

 

[mo matik]

Originally Posted by Furrell

*puts on Nike Flightposite III Battlegrounds*

Seriously, just because the factories are used by Nike and other brands doesn't mean that they are aware of everything going on there. Its easy to point the finger at them.

As the article states, it's been a decade since these issues were first brought up internationally.

 

[skidmarkshawty]

Capitalism.. I can dig it.

 

[skidmarkshawty]

Capitalism.. I can dig it.

 

[savraj1]

I'm not even mad.

 

[savraj1]

I'm not even mad.

 

[crazy dav0]

i don't like their practices and i don't buy ... i wish my reasons for not buying were related to their practices

@ me ...

but in all seriousness ... it's just sad

 

[crazy dav0]

i don't like their practices and i don't buy ... i wish my reasons for not buying were related to their practices

@ me ...

but in all seriousness ... it's just sad

 

[mo matik]

Not only are these conditions unethical on an international level but it shows a lack of understanding of the Indonesian people. They are some of the most un-confrontational people in the world.

They feel they must avoid shame at all expense, and consequently are very careful at how they interact with others.

Although a foreigner can not be expected to understand the nuances of the concept it is crucial to keep an eye on ones behaviour.
One should never ridicule, shout at or offend anyone. Imperfections should always be hidden and addresses privately. Similarly blame should never be aimed at any individual/group publicly. One manifestation of the concept of face/shame is that Indonesians communite quite indirectly, i.e. they would never wish to cause anyone shame by giving them a negative answer so would phrase it a way where you would be expected to realise what they truly want to say. Bahasa Indonesian actually has 12 ways of saying "No" and several other ways of saying "Yes" when the actual meaning is "No."

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