The closing of a textile factory in Honduras has led to a battle between garment manufacturer Russell Athletic and U.S. student activists--and the students appear to be winning. In October 2008, the company closed its Jerzees de Honduras factory in the city of Choloma--its only [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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