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In response to student demands and in accordance with its Code of Conduct Georgetown University has cut ties with Russell Athletic.
A letter to the company states that, “As a Catholic and Jesuit university deeply committed to the dignity of all persons, Georgetown University is steadfast in its commitment to improving the working conditions and lives of workers involved in the production of apparel that bears our name or logo. Among these commitments is our agreement with you that as a condition of the license we have granted to Russell, you will enforce our Code of Conduct throughout your supply chain. This agreement explicitly includes respect for workers' freedom to organize and collectively bargain free of harassment, discrimination and threats to their ability to earn a living.”
After a lengthy investigation the university found that, “Russell has since 2007 been engaged in activities that flout Georgetown's Code of Conduct." The university will not renew its licensing agreement with Russell when the current agreement expires in June 2009.
The decision is a victory for all workers as it sends a message that multi-national corporations can no longer disrespect the rights of workers simply by taking their factories offshore.
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