Like many private companies, Nike has implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in its workplace. The Trump Administration has long been a vocal critic of such policies.

On the first day of his second term, President Trump signed an executive order, titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing.“

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently disclosed it's investigating Nike for “systemic allegations of DEI-related intentional race discrimination” against white workers.

Nike does have regional ties – with headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. But... this is Nike: “Just Do It” and Air Jordans. We’re talking about a global entity, and this investigation could have wide ranging implications for employment practices nationwide.

Guests: 

• Rebecca Davis O'Brien, a labor reporter at The New York Times

Related links: 

• EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against NIKE | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation - The New York Times
• What to Know About the Federal Investigation Into Nike - The New York Times
• Nike and Trump’s Supporters Have Been on a Collision Course for Years - The New York Times

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