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Posted: Wednesday, 28 November 2012 6:43AM

UW Dumps Adidas Contract After Student Protests

SEATTLE, Wash. (Metro) -- The University of Washington has canceled its sports apparel contract with Adidas after a nearly year-long campaign by students.

The students said the company was violating the labor rights of overseas workers.

Last year, the contract meant about $3,000 in royalties for the UW.

"The Seattle Times" says several other U.S. universities have also ended their contracts with Adidas.

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