Nike's Struggle For The Pursue Of Labor

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As an athlete, I wear Nike apparel basically everyday of my life. Whether it be shoes, a sweatshirt, a t-shirt, or a pair of sweatpants, I am always wearing Nike. I don’t think I’ve ever had a problem with any article of clothing of yours, however, there is one major problem behind the greatness of Nike. Not long ago, your brand was being humiliated in public for your labor uses. Your company has been accused of forced overtime, slave wages, and arbitrary abuse. Your sales started to go down because no one felt proud to wear a shirt that was probably made by a 5 year old. I understand that you did end up turning things around by working to improve the lives of factory workers, however, the public was not satisfied. This led you to create the

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