Categories for Values

Banning Sandblasting – The First YearBanning Sandblasting – The First Year

It’s been one year since Levi Strauss & Co. and H&M announced a global ban on sandblasting on all our products. Since…

Blog Entry - Values - September 12, 2011

From Bake Sales to BakeriesFrom Bake Sales to Bakeries

Six years ago, Maria and Luis de la Luz Vazquez had a vision of serving up Mexican food that went…

Blog Entry - Values - September 2, 2011

Improving Lives…One Meal at a TimeImproving Lives…One Meal at a Time

The world lost a pioneer when Ruth Brinker passed away in San Francisco on August 8, 2011. Ruth was the…

Blog Entry - Values - August 23, 2011

Music to My EarsMusic to My Ears

For the past 25 years, I’ve been taking my kids and grandkids to the Stern Grove Festival. To me, it’s…

Blog Entry - Values - July 22, 2011

Social Pioneers? We Think So, Too.Social Pioneers? We Think So, Too.

When you’re in this line of work, pushing for equality for all, you know a pioneer when you see one.…

Blog Entry - Values - July 13, 2011

Haiti and Levi Strauss & Co.Haiti and Levi Strauss & Co.

The Nation magazine has published a story outlining a series of issues about the US Government’s policy related to Haiti. While many of…

Blog Entry - Values - June 8, 2011

The Next 20 YearsThe Next 20 Years

We take great pride at this company in ensuring the dignity, respect and safe working conditions of not only our…

Blog Entry - Values - May 10, 2011

In It for the Long HaulIn It for the Long Haul

I must admit, there were times when coming to work was tough. When my organization — ACHIEVE, or Action for Health…

Blog Entry - Values - April 12, 2011

Fire Safety and Levi Strauss & Co.Fire Safety and Levi Strauss & Co.

In her thoughtful post today, Terrie Norris reminded us of the Triangle Factory Fire and why that tragedy 100 years…

Blog Entry - Values - March 25, 2011