Company Profiles - Nike

Who are Nike?

Nike is an International Corporation

They make a whole load of sportswear and trainers.

Although they are an American based company, most of their goods are made in sweatshops in developing countries.

Where are the Sweatshops Located?

Most of Nike’s sweatshops are located in the following countries;

South Korea

Vietnam

Taiwan

China

Indonesia

Sweatshops

Within China and Vietnam, the workers in the sweatshops are forbidden from forming independent trade unions.

This helps Nike out as it means there are no groups or organisations fighting for better rights on behalf of the workers.

The Reason For Sweatshops

These sweatshops save Nike a lot of money due to the very lenient labour laws in the chosen countries.

Due to these laws, Nike were able to force 8 year old kids to work a nine hour shift making trainers and goods for the European market.

Nike are currently working alongside the governments of these countries to make labour laws stricter.

By Craig