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UW-Madison terminates New Era contract

January 29, 2008

UW-Madison has terminated its licensing contract with Buffalo, N.Y.-based New Era Cap Co.

Apparel manufacturer responds to UW–Madison concerns

December 5, 2007

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.

UW continues anti-sweatshop campaign

October 17, 2007

UW-Madison continues to be a national leader among colleges and universities working to curb sweatshop abuses in licensed-apparel manufacturing.

UW-Madison continues anti-sweatshop campaign

September 20, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Labor Licensing Policy Committee is beginning another academic year advocating against sweatshop abuses in licensed-apparel manufacturing.

Adidas pledges new efforts for Hermosa workers

May 18, 2007

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.