2008: shameful inaction InternacionaI Olympic Committee on Labor Rights PlayFair 2008, an international mobilization in 35 countries, requires positive action to resolve the situation in the supply chains of Olympic items
" It has been five years since we first called on the IOC to stand up for the workers producing officers for the Olympic Games, but nothing happens. Again, money is pouring into the coffers of the Olympic Movement, but the workers who create the wealth are still being ripped off "- Guy Ryder, Secretary General of the International Trade Union Confederation
Campaigners
Play Fair 2008 global will face this Sunday, August 3 in Hong Kong
the International Olympic Committee ( IOC) to protest their inaction
regarding
widespread exploitation of workers and
that articles manufactured under license
Olympic .
begin at 10:00 hours on Sunday front of the Cultural Centre Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and awaits a whole day of activities
including taking pictures
and a speakers' corner
, protesters will show the IOC that their lack of commitment to the basic rights of workers is unacceptable.
there a "roadmap" that defines the specific steps that the IOC needs to take to fulfill its responsibility to prevent the violation of labor rights -
low wages, child labor and excessive overtime - in chains Olympic supply. Although the plan has widespread support the IOC has refused to act.
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Instead of acting properly on the reports of fair play, which provided clear evidence of labor violations, the IOC simply passed the buck to the Beijing organizers, without having resolved the fundamental problems "said Esther de Haan of Clean Clothes Campaign.
The Play Fair's research into factories in China producing Olympics merchandise revealed numerous violations
international labor standards law and china. The IOC has not properly followed the 2007 report, has not lifted a finger to ensure that Olympic products not manufactured with sweatshop labor. The full list organizations that appeal to the IOC to take action is available in
http://www.playfair2008.org/ .
While the IOC has been unable to act, companies in the sector are showing signs of recognizing the extent of the problem and the failure of traditional corporate social responsibility. At a meeting in Hong Kong in early July, the organization of fair play and sporting goods companies agreed to form a working group to address the root causes of poor working conditions in the sector. In addition, several national Olympic committees are willing to work on this issue. So, it is obvious that the IOC is getting ago and has not taken steps to improve labor conditions in their supply chains.
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The IOC needs to set the pace, not be a perpetual laggard, leaving workers vulnerable to exploitation and abuse when they are making Olympics products " said Neil Kearney, Secretary General of the International Federation Textile, Garment and Leather. "
has already passed the opportunity to make real changes for the Beijing Games, but we will continue our campaign until the day the IOC assume its responsibilities."
The activities lasted all day and included shooting photos and a speakers' corner. Protestants showed the IOC that their lack of commitment basic rights of workers is unacceptable. 
