Duke withdraws licensing agreements from companies that failed to meet the university deadline to disclose factory sites. Students protesting U. of Wisconsin's involvement in FLA by sitting-in outside the Chancellor's office were arrested. Sit-in at U. of Pennsylvania ends as President Rodin agrees to withdraw university from FLA as protestors asked. Students criticize FLA in sit-in at U. of Pennsylvania. President Rodin says she will wait to decide on participation in FLA or WRC until she receives a report from a committee.
Some universities begin attempt to monitor factories and licensees that produce their apparel.
Nike becomes the first company to reveal the location of its factories, but some question the company's motives. Students at Duke are trying to raise money to inspect conditions at a Nike plant. As Pressure Builds, Businesses and Organizations Say They're Addressing the Issue. Report subcontracting, self-regulation, and offenses, by companies, with suggestions to improve the situation.