Jim Keady

Jim Keady is an American labor activist based in New Jersey. He is newsworthy because of his ongoing support for Cicih Sukaesih, a former Nike factory worker in Indonesia who was a key figure in the 1990s labor movement. Sukaesih helped bring attention to the working conditions of young women making sneakers in poor countries. Currently, Sukaesih relies on donations from abroad. Keady sends Sukaesih $100 monthly via the Remitly app. This highlights the long-term impact of labor activism and the continued need for support for those who fought for workers' rights, even decades later. Keady's actions underscore the ongoing relevance of addressing labor issues in the global supply chain.