Is it boycott time for Nike Canada? The company is at the center of a serious controversy over its alleged involvement in the use of forced labor by Chinese Muslims from the Uighur community. These allegations prompted the Canadian Ombudsman for Corporate Responsibility, Sheri Meyerhoffer, to deploy the necessary means to force the opening of an investigation. This case threatens to expose the inconsistencies of this company, which prides itself on fervently defending the fight against racism.
It must be admitted, given the circumstances, that the mercantile compassion professed by Nike Canada is unparalleled impudence. She positions herself publicly alongside movements such as Black Lives Matter, proclaiming loud and clear her desire to fight racial injustice, but it is difficult to reconcile this image with the employment of forced laborers. […]
This is not the first time that Nike has found itself at the center of media storms related to its work practices. In the past, the company has come under heavy criticism for using child labor from developing countries. […]
It will be interesting to see if this case will have a noticeable impact on the company’s turnover. Otherwise, it would simply mean that consumers are not unduly offended by the ethical lapses of multinational corporations such as Nike. […]
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