From Jakarta to London 2012 – a global campaign for a sweat-free Olympics
“The international Play Fair campaign has already had some impact – we are now negotiating with the major sportswear brands. So the ongoing support of fellow workers and students in the UK is vital for us to continue making progress.”
Lilis Mahmudah, Indonesian trade unionist
Building this ongoing support of workers and students across the UK for a sweat-free 2012 London Olympics was the goal of Lilis Mahmudah’s recent speaker tour to the UK, organised by the Playfair 2012 campaign. Lilis is part of Serikat Pekerja Nasional (SPN – Textile and Garment Trade Union) in Indonesia and she is directly involved in negotiations with sportswear companies and suppliers to improve the rights of workers, including those working on products likely to end up in a UK shop or at the 2012 Olympics.
July 1st, 2010