Cicih Sukaesih

Cicih Sukaesih is a former Nike factory worker in Indonesia who played a significant role in the 1990s labor movement. She gained prominence by organizing a strike and participating in a march on Nike's corporate headquarters, bringing international attention to the working conditions of young women in developing countries who manufactured sneakers. She is newsworthy because she now relies on monthly donations from abroad, specifically $100 from American labor activist Jim Keady. This highlights the long-term economic struggles faced by some labor activists even after achieving significant gains in raising awareness about worker rights. Her current situation underscores the ongoing need for support and recognition of individuals who have championed labor rights, even decades later.