Nike Says Its Factory Workers Make Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. In Indonesia, Workers Say, “It’s Not True.”
Nike Says Its Factory Workers Make Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. In Indonesia, Workers Say, “It’s Not True.”
This article investigates Nike's claim that its factory workers, on average, earn 1.9 times the local minimum wage. Through interviews with approximately 100 workers across more than 10 factories in Indonesia, the second-largest production hub for Nike, the report finds that none of the workers confirmed earning near that much, often making only around the minimum wage. The article highlights the discrepancy between Nike's global average wage claims and the reality for many workers, who often need second jobs to cover basic living expenses. It also details the history of Nike's wage transparency and criticisms.
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Published
2026
Summary
This article investigates Nike's claim that its factory workers, on average, earn 1.9 times the local minimum wage. Through interviews with approximately 100 workers across more than 10 factories in Indonesia, the second-largest production hub for Nike, the report finds that none of the workers confirmed earning near that much, often making only around the minimum wage. The article highlights the discrepancy between Nike's global average wage claims and the reality for many workers, who often need second jobs to cover basic living expenses. It also details the history of Nike's wage transparency and criticisms.
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