University of Massachusetts Amherst
EN-15: Trademark Licensing
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Nathanael
Schildbach Marketing Manager University Relations |
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Is the institution a member of the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC)?:
Yes
Is the institution currently a member of the Fair Labor Association (FLA)? :
Yes
For institutions outside the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. only:
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A brief description of the independent monitoring and verification organization:
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If institution is not a member of a monitoring and verification organization:
Yes
A copy of the labor rights code of conduct for licensees:
The labor rights code of conduct for licensees:
Pages 21-26 of the uploaded document contain the complete code.
The requirements and its validation are summarized here:
"The University of Massachusetts is affiliated with both the Workers’ Rights Consortium (WRC) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA). Both organizations monitor apparel licensees’ factories to verify that the factories are in compliance with this Code. The University requires its apparel licensees to be affiliate and in good standing with the FLA before they can produce products bearing the University’s marks. All apparel Licenses are required to provide proof of good standing and membership in the FLA. The University reserves the right to participate with additional external monitoring organizations. Continued membership in any monitoring agencies shall be reviewed, at the minimum, on an annual basis."
The requirements and its validation are summarized here:
"The University of Massachusetts is affiliated with both the Workers’ Rights Consortium (WRC) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA). Both organizations monitor apparel licensees’ factories to verify that the factories are in compliance with this Code. The University requires its apparel licensees to be affiliate and in good standing with the FLA before they can produce products bearing the University’s marks. All apparel Licenses are required to provide proof of good standing and membership in the FLA. The University reserves the right to participate with additional external monitoring organizations. Continued membership in any monitoring agencies shall be reviewed, at the minimum, on an annual basis."
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