2010 Mascot Made in Chinese Sweatshop?

By Editor | February 2nd, 2010

The Sunday Times reports that Chinese workers earn about $3 a day making the official 2010 World Cup mascot. Trade union federation Cosatu spokesperson said: ‘We are utterly appalled that even Zakumi, the official mascot, is being made, under such appalling conditions, in China.’ The newspaper alleges that ‘a central figure in [the] scandal ‘ is an ANC member of parliament who stated that the deal was sanctioned by FIFA and its product licensing and brand management partner Global Brands Group (GBG). FIFA said it would look into working conditions at the Shanghai factory.

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