Socially conscious UW apparel available at University Book Store
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View ArticleUW-Madison to gather information on Indonesian factory issue
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is responding to alleged worker rights abuses at a former adidas Group subcontractor in Curug, Indonesia.
View ArticleInterim chancellor's statement on WRC report
Here is a statement from Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding adidas and a new report from the Worker Rights Consortium about the PT Kizone factory.
View ArticleInterim chancellor's memo to the Labor Licensing Policy Committee
Here is a memo from Interim Chancellor David Ward to the Labor Licensing Policy Committee in response to a new statement from adidas on the PT Kizone factory situation.
View ArticleUW-Madison addresses adidas-Indonesia issues
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will enter into a period of mediation with adidas Group in an effort to resolve an ongoing dispute over the apparel firm’s obligations to former workers at a factory...
View ArticleStatement from Interim Chancellor Ward on Palermo's Pizza issue
In recent weeks, there has been considerable discussion regarding a labor dispute between Palermo’s Pizza and some of its former workers.
View ArticleWard update to governance groups on Palermo’s Pizza issue
The following letter was sent on Thursday, Feb. 7 from Interim Chancellor David Ward to the University Committee, the Academic Staff Executive Committee, the Associated Students of Madison and the...
View ArticleWard statement on possible resolution of adidas Indonesia issue
Interim Chancellor David Ward issued the following statement in response to reports from the Workers’ Rights Consortium of a possible settlement between adidas and Indonesian workers.
View ArticleStatement of Interim Chancellor David Ward on Palermo’s Pizza
Interim Chancellor David Ward released the following statement on Monday, April 29 to respond to student requests that he cut ties with Palermo's Pizza.
View ArticleWard response to UWMAD@Palermo's Coalition
Chancellor David Ward sent the letter below on May 8, 2013 in response to the UWMAD@Palermo's Coalition.
View ArticleUW-Madison statement regarding dismissal of adidas suit
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against adidas seeking declaratory relief over the company’s obligation to pay severance to Indonesian factory workers. The...
View ArticleUW-Madison initiates new effort on Bangladesh worker safety
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will require all of its licensees that source, produce or purchase goods in Bangladesh to sign and comply with the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh...
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