The group then took its protest to outside of Lamont and Widener libraries. Carrying large signs detailing the alleged abuses of the Nicaraguan factory, they distributed leaflets and urged passersby to sign an anti-sweatshop petition.
Many students obliged.
Harry G. Kimball '03 stopped to investigate the protest.
"I haven't had time to digest the issue but I am definitely a supporter of their taking action," he said. "It's worth it to get the word out."
Kohl's, however, disputes many of HSAS' claims. Susan Henderson, Kohl's vice president for public relations, said that Kohl's has "a very strong and long-term commitment to responsible manufacturing."
"We take allegations of workplace violations very seriously," she said.
Kohl's maintains a strict policy of enforcing fair labor standards with its vendors, Henderson said. In a statement, the company outlined these standards.
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