Nike settled a multi-year dispute over alleged wage theft with thousands of garment workers in Thailand. The Clean Clothes Campaign announced the agreement. The settlement involves workers at Hong Seng Knitting, a Bangkok-based supplier for the apparel giant.
The dispute centered on actions taken during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic furloughs. Approximately 3,300 workers, mostly migrants, were reportedly coerced into signing documents. These documents forfeited their legally mandated wages and benefits.
Labor rights advocates call the resolution one of the most substantial compensation packages in the global apparel sector. The case establishes a critical benchmark for brand responsibility within global supply chains, particularly during crises. Other garment-manufacturing nations in Asia are closely monitoring the outcome.