tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869535899744508416.post280779352030263443..comments2023-08-23T01:01:34.646-07:00Comments on 10 Things Zine: Don't think I'm gonna let Sub Pop off the hook for doing business with Nike!Dan 10Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534869021494671522noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869535899744508416.post-32605300443083429152009-08-31T12:11:31.425-07:002009-08-31T12:11:31.425-07:00Derek, I would bet it really depends on where the ...Derek, I would bet it really depends on where the sweatshop is located on whether it's wages are higher than other local jobs or not. It's hard to make a blanket statement about the economics involved and ultimately, I'm not sure that that is very relevant to the conversation. If they pay more than the going rate, does that make deplorable working situations like child labor somehow more acceptable?Dan 10Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534869021494671522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869535899744508416.post-60757769631850047732009-08-29T20:48:45.231-07:002009-08-29T20:48:45.231-07:00that's definitely interesting. I've alway...that's definitely interesting. I've always found the subject of sweatshops interesting, because although the conditions are inhumane, would the workers have work without the factory and is that $59 a month more than they would earn anywhere else in their community?Derek Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15050639987457996207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869535899744508416.post-42354400492545514932009-08-28T14:41:48.614-07:002009-08-28T14:41:48.614-07:00I'm sure for Nike it's been more about sol...I'm sure for Nike it's been more about solving a public relations problem--the perception that they have horrible labor practices--rather than an actual desire to provide a fair, safe and non-exploitative workplace.Dan 10Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534869021494671522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869535899744508416.post-75680877474532171262009-08-28T14:34:23.472-07:002009-08-28T14:34:23.472-07:00nike's improvements to its practices were actu...nike's improvements to its practices were actually pretty small steps. international watchdog groups like oxfam have noted that they're still lagging way behind, failing to follow up on their promises.Holy Moly!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16458481024940920005noreply@blogger.com