UConn Huskies

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The UConn Huskies is the athletic program representing the University of Connecticut, competing in NCAA sports. It serves as the brand for the university's athletic endeavors, encompassing a wide range of sports and events.

CCI Score

23.00

-0.01% April 18

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UConn Budget Cuts Spark Labor Protest

Faculty, staff, and students protested the university’s five‐year financial plan, which includes a proposed 15% reduction in operating support across academic units. The cuts have raised concerns over job losses, reduced support for academic programs, and potential degradation of working conditions, affecting even non-academic units like athletics.

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UConn Huskies is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

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Latest Events

JAN

23

2024

UConn Budget Cuts Spark Labor Protest
-44.18

Faculty, staff, and students protested the university’s five‐year financial plan, which includes a proposed 15% reduction in operating support across academic units. The cuts have raised concerns over job losses, reduced support for academic programs, and potential degradation of working conditions, affecting even non-academic units like athletics.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The university’s financial plan, which mandates a significant 15% cut in operating support, threatens job security and diminishes the quality of academic and support services. Faculty, staff, and student protests underscore the potential erosion of labor rights and the undermining of ethical practices in managing human resources, marking a negative stance in labor relations and human rights practices.

UConn budget cuts would 'destabilize' university, staff say in protest
JUN

01

2021

UConn Recognized for Ethical Supply Chain and Labor Practices
59.34

UConn wins the 2021 ICLA Service Award for its efforts in ethical supply chain management and commitment to living wage and human rights compliance, highlighted by its rigorous vendor code of conduct and proactive partnerships with labor rights organizations.
+85

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

UConn's initiatives such as sourcing from a living-wage factory and enforcing a strict Vendor Code of Conduct demonstrate a strong commitment to worker rights and ethical labor practices, reinforcing progressive and human rights–oriented business practices.

UConn Wins Global Recognition for Ethical Supply Chain Efforts
+90

Supply Chain Ethics

March 29

The award and subsequent initiatives underscore UConn’s leadership in ethical sourcing practices, including a comprehensive approach to improve supplier engagement and enforce ethical standards in licensed goods supply chains.

UConn Wins Global Recognition for Ethical Supply Chain Efforts
MAY

04

2021

UConn Wins Global Recognition for Ethical Supply Chain Efforts
53.84

UConn received the 2021 International Collegiate Licensing Association Service Award for its commitment to ethical sourcing and innovative supply chain practices. The initiative, which includes sourcing from a living-wage factory and implementing stringent vendor guidelines, underscores its dedication to labor rights and ethical business practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

UConn's initiatives in ensuring a living wage for workers by sourcing face masks from a living-wage factory and supporting supplier stability demonstrate strong commitment to labor rights and human rights practices, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian principles.

UConn Wins Global Recognition for Ethical Supply Chain Efforts
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 29

UConn's comprehensive ethical sourcing strategy, including its Vendor Code of Conduct and collaboration with the Fair Labor Association and related initiatives, reinforces its role in promoting supply chain transparency and ethical practices, contributing positively to social responsibility.

UConn Wins Global Recognition for Ethical Supply Chain Efforts