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Cornell cuts ties to Adidas, cites workers' rights
Source: Associated Press
Cornell cuts ties to Adidas, cites workers' rights
The Associated Press
Published: Friday, Sep. 14, 2012 - 6:23 pm
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell University is ending a clothing deal with sportswear giant Adidas amid questions about the treatment of factory workers overseas.
Cornell President David Skorton said in a letter Friday the Ivy League school has "great concern" about reports 2,800 workers were left without $3 million in severance pay when an Indonesian factory closed last year. Some Adidas items were made there.
Representatives for Germany-based Adidas AG haven't responded to email messages sent Friday night.
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The Associated Press
Published: Friday, Sep. 14, 2012 - 6:23 pm
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell University is ending a clothing deal with sportswear giant Adidas amid questions about the treatment of factory workers overseas.
Cornell President David Skorton said in a letter Friday the Ivy League school has "great concern" about reports 2,800 workers were left without $3 million in severance pay when an Indonesian factory closed last year. Some Adidas items were made there.
Representatives for Germany-based Adidas AG haven't responded to email messages sent Friday night.
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Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/14/4821652/cornell-cuts-ties-to-adidas-cites.html