Tag Licensing
UW-Madison: Russell Athletic relationship will end
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will end its business relationship with Russell Athletic at the expiration of its current licensing agreement in March. Read More
Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations
Dawn Crim has been selected from a national search process to lead community relations initiatives for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective Jan. 1, 2009, Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin announced today. Read More
University pursues Hermosa closure
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Labor Licensing Policy Committee (LLPC) will host representatives of the adidas Group and the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC) in a final effort to bring closure to issues related to former workers of Hermosa Manufacturing. Read More
UW-Madison terminates New Era contract
UW-Madison has terminated its licensing contract with Buffalo, N.Y.-based New Era Cap Co. Read More
Apparel manufacturer responds to UW–Madison concerns
Apparel licensee Russell Athletic has been responsive in dealing with the concerns of UW–Madison and universities across the country over potential workers rights abuses in one of the company’s factories in Honduras. Read More
UW continues anti-sweatshop campaign
UW-Madison continues to be a national leader among colleges and universities working to curb sweatshop abuses in licensed-apparel manufacturing. Read More
UW-Madison continues anti-sweatshop campaign
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Labor Licensing Policy Committee is beginning another academic year advocating against sweatshop abuses in licensed-apparel manufacturing. Read More
Adidas pledges new efforts for Hermosa workers
In response to a request from UW–Madison Chancellor John Wiley, the adidas Group is pledging new efforts to curb labor "blacklisting" and to help secure jobs for the former workers of one of its subcontractors. Read More
UW-Madison: Hermosa efforts moving forward
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is moving forward in its efforts to investigate and respond to alleged workers' rights abuses at a former Adidas Group subcontractor in El Salvador. Read More