MORE CONSUMERS JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST NIKE’S SWEATSHOP ABUSES

(Team Sweat) made me realize how horrible Nike really is and I want to be part of the group of dedicated people who are trying to get Nike to change the way they treat workers in sweatshops.
- Clement Lanusse-Broussal

(I joined Team Sweat because) I want to stand on the side of social justice.
- Pat Ballentine

I was so shocked by everything I learned about Nike, when (Jim Keady) came to Cottey College. I really want to make some changes and create that equality the US takes so much pride in.
- Nicole Bussard

After doing some soul searching about my consumerism, I have realized that something needs to happen in my way. By joining Team Sweat I hope to join a greater voice for justice. One step at a time, and I believe this organization has the roots to begin to grow a beautiful tree and I want to be a part of it.
- Jesse Cummins

(I joined Team Sweat) because I saw Jim speak at the Ignation Family teach-in in Georgia 2009.
- Molly Deibel

(I joined Team Sweat because) I read a book entitled “The Secret History of the American Empire”. In it, it mentioned 2 people who went to Indonesia to live amongst Nike’s workers. Jim and Leslie. I felt compelled to inform people about that which does not get spoken. I’m sad that I was born into a country that learned from it’s mistakes with shifting from “Colonialism” to “Capitalism” by terrorizing small countries with it’s ideals. This country hasn’t grown into anything more than a breeding ground for greed and ignorance. I don’t want our children to think that we built the foundation of this “free” country by enslaving those who aren’t able to defend themselves. How can we look up to those who advertise for and allow their sponsors to condone these living conditions amongst any human being? I question our ability to grow as a human race without having the knowledge and compassion to change the corruption that exists in our society.
- Alicia

I am a worker, just not for Nike. I am a Business Administration student at a Catholic University. I first learned of Nike when going to debate Business Ethics. I enrolled into college to put an end to favotitism within business and make the entire industry one of respect. one where all workers get the righteous treatment they deserve.
- Dustin Hamer