Reebok's probe faults Indonesian plants

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Reebok International Ltd will release a 41-page report from a 14 month study of working conditions at Indonesian factories. Reebok hired Insan Hitawasana Sejahtera for the study, which found wages at Indonesian subcontractors' factories were standard but health and training issues are prevalent. Gender discrimination, ergonomics, and lack of protective clothing are discussed in the report.

Other Footwear Manufacturing, Personnel administration, Indonesia, Athletic Footwear ex Canvas, Reports, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Work environment, Athletic shoes, Athletic shoe industry, Reebok International Ltd.

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G.I. Joe is there as toyland issues a call to arms; now it's okay to play with guns and soldiers

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Hasbro Inc.'s G.I. Joe is making a comeback, espeically since the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Strombecker Corp. says toy cap gun sales are up 20% since the same date. Military aircraft models are selling well, according to Revell-Monogram Inc. Some parents now allow patriotism and militarism to be part of their children's lives; however, many parents still support anti-violence.

Marketing procedures, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Demographics, Social Cause Advocacy, Ethics, Social aspects, Marketing, Influence, HAS, Terrorism, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, Strombecker Corp., Revell-Monogram Inc., RVL

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Hasbro to cut work force by 19% in restructuring

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Hasbro Inc. announced that it is reducing its labor force by 2,200 positions. This comes out to 19% of the company's labor force. The job cuts are part of Hasbro's restructuring program.

Labor force information, Human resource management, Abstract

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