The University will continue its merchandising relationship with Russell Athletic despite allegations that the apparel giant took anti-union actions, Vice President and Secretary Bob Durkee ’69 said in an interview Wednesday.
Russell Athletic, one of a number of firms which the University has contracted to produce Princeton-branded merchandise, is facing criticism from workers’ rights organizations for its decision to close one of its factories in Honduras. More than 10 universities — including Harvard and Cornell — have ended their relationships with the company in response to the decision.
Also worth noting is a recent Princetonian editorial on the issue of Princeton's investment ethics (or lackthereof). For what it is worth, you've yet to hear the last on that issue.
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