On Nike's latest move

We would like to reply to the story in the Aug. 5, 2002 edition of The Jakarta Post titled Thousands may lose jobs as Nike cuts back.

It was with grave concern that we learned of this development recently from our contacts at Nike's PT Doson (Delton) plant in Tangerang, West Java. In response to Nike's latest move, we are sending a letter to Nike CEO, Phil Knight. Along with this letter to Nike's chairman, we are also contacting U.S. congresspersons, U.S. religious leaders, presidents of U.S. universities, the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights asking that they intervene in this situation and urge Nike to keep orders at PT Doson.

We would like the workers at PT Doson to know that there are many in the U.S.A. that stand ready to offer solidarity and support in this struggle for justice. Together, through the powers of love and truth and with a commitment to nonviolent action, we can and will overcome this injustice. We will each act on the call of the Prophet Muhammad: "O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah" (Koran 4:135).

JAMES W. KEADY and LESLIE E. KRETZU, Directors, Educating for Justice, Nike Corporate Accountability Campaign, New Jersey, Belmar, USA