On Nike's latest move

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