The Chronicle: U. of Wisconsin at Madison to Require Union-Friendly Factories Among Its Licensed Apparel Makers
The University of Wisconsin at Madison plans to require the companies licensed to make apparel bearing its name or logo to have at least 25 percent of the goods produced at factories where workers are allowed to form unions.
The “designated suppliers” program will begin this fall for all 150 licensees who produce Madison apparel.
The pilot program, which will run for 18 months, is in response to a recent proposal by United Students Against Sweatshops calling for similar action to protect the rights of workers in the global garment industry.
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