As students of Bentley University, we aspire to grow a greater awareness of the rising global issue of slave labor. Slave labor consists of people being forced to do work under duress or danger, against their will, and in most cases for no pay. The soccer ball manufacturing industry is a huge proponent of this issue, in fact most soccer balls are hand stitched by young children for, at most, six cents an hour, working upwards of 10-15 hours a day. In order to create awareness, it is important that not only our voices are heard, but a significant change is made. Please join us in our attempt to implement fair trade soccer balls made by Senda into Bentley University's Intramural Sports Program by signing this petition.
Updates
April 11, 2017
The administration has acknowledged our petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss procurement policies. I am currently drafting a briefing document to present the specific operational advantages of switching to Senda. Expect an update once these talks conclude.
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SUPPORT FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
its about time we stopped buying stuff from kids. ridiculous this is even an issue still.
bball is better anyway but fair trade balls cost like 2 dollars more so lets just get it done
the intramural games are the best part of my week but i hate knowing where those balls come from
Go Falcons
Diana is love, Diana is life
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As students of Bentley University, we aspire to grow a greater awareness of the rising global issue of slave labor. Slave labor consists of people being forced to do work under duress or danger, against their will, and in most cases for no pay. The soccer ball manufacturing industry is a huge proponent of this issue, in fact most soccer balls are hand stitched by young children for, at most, six cents an hour, working upwards of 10-15 hours a day. In order to create awareness, it is important that not only our voices are heard, but a significant change is made. Please join us in our attempt to implement fair trade soccer balls made by Senda into Bentley University's Intramural Sports Program by signing this petition.
Updates
April 11, 2017
The administration has acknowledged our petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss procurement policies. I am currently drafting a briefing document to present the specific operational advantages of switching to Senda. Expect an update once these talks conclude.
13 Comments
Do the right thing Bentley. seriously.
SUPPORT FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
its about time we stopped buying stuff from kids. ridiculous this is even an issue still.
bball is better anyway but fair trade balls cost like 2 dollars more so lets just get it done
the intramural games are the best part of my week but i hate knowing where those balls come from
Go Falcons
Diana is love, Diana is life
Ily
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