Organizers held University apparel aloft and condemned factory working conditions until Coop management asked the protestors to leave.
They did so immediately.
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"They were very respectful and well-organized. No problems with that," said Nancie E. Scheirer, the Coop's general merchandise manager.
Coop president Jeremiah P. Murphy Jr. '73 said the store does not allow protests inside the store.
"Our real concern is the safety and convenience of our customers," he said.
Murphy said he could not recall any other protests occurring inside the store during his eight-year tenure.
After leaving the Coop, the tour moved on to the Gap.
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