Tell Adidas to keep its promises to Indonesian workers

If Adidas can spend millions of euros sponsoring individual athletes and sporting events, surely it should value the women and men who worked for years producing its products in Asia?

Over three years ago adidas made a promise to workers who lost their jobs when a large supplier, PT Spotec closed down. They told them that they would be givien hiring priority in other local adidas suppliers. Many workers are still without jobs.

Adidas also made a commitment to support union leaders who were dismissed by another adidas supplier, Panarub, in contravention of their human rights. However several of these workers have applied up to nine times for work, only to be rejected without any legitimate reason.

These workers had made adidas shoes for up to 8 years before losing their jobs. They were also active in their former workplace unions. They are now concerned that their past union participation is resulting in unfair treatment as they apply for work at other Adidas supplier factories.

Ask Adidas to keep its promises and ensure that these former union leaders are are given a fair opportunity to gain work.