Day Eleven Of The Worker Action Delegation | Holding Nike To Account In DC
June 5, 2025
On the last day of the Worker Action Delegation, Leni, Dedeh, and Dinar brought the demands of Asian garment workers to the heart of U.S. political power. In Washington, DC, they met with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders to share firsthand accounts about how workers in Nike’s supply chain are treated. The meeting underscored the need for global brands to be held accountable for labor violations they continue to deny. After hearing from the workers, Senator Sanders called Nike’s actions “corporate greed at its worst.”
Garment workers who make @Nike billions deserve living wages and human rights. Thanks @SenSanders for supporting the Fight the Heist campaign.
Proud to stand with workers, unions @asia_floorwage in this fight #SeeUsNike https://t.co/Peh0lD94ek
— Global Labor Justice (@global_labor) June 6, 2025
This final stop marked the conclusion of a powerful journey that began in Oregon and moved through New York and Philadelphia. At every stage, the workers challenged the Nike’s public image and exposed the reality behind its profits—wage theft, union-busting, and gender-based violence and harassment. Their message across cities was clear: garment workers will no longer be ignored by brands that profit from their labor.
As the tour closes, its significance extends beyond any single event. The voices of Dedeh, Leni, and Dinar have reached new audiences, built new alliances, and strengthened a transnational call for justice. Across Asia and around the world, thousands of garment workers and their allies are demanding what workers are rightfully owed. The Worker Action Tour may have ended in Washington, but the movement it helped grow is only gaining momentum.
Stay tuned for more updates and read: Day Ten Of The Worker Action Delegation | Worker Activists Speak from Capitol Hill