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Victory: settlement with underwear factory Bratex
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 29-07-2014 — filed under: , , , ,
We are pleased to announce that the Sri Lankan Free Trade Zone and General Services Employees Union (FTZ&GSEU) reached a settlement with the underwear factory Bratex and the US based company Fruit of the Loom.
Located in News / … / 07 / 29
Sri Lankan trade union victory shows power of international solidarity
by Christie Miedema — published 09-02-2017 — last modified 08-03-2017 13:28 — filed under: , ,
International support and solidarity can make a real difference in local worker struggles shows this week’s success in Sri Lanka. In a workers’ referendum in two factories with a long history of conflict between employees and management, workers voted to have the trade union recognized as legitimate bargaining partner. In the face of years of intense union busting, this testifies to the empowering nature of international solidarity, called in by the trade union.
Located in News / … / 02 / 09
Mulberry slammed for worker exploitation at Turkish factory
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 15-09-2015 — last modified 15-09-2015 10:07 — filed under: , , , ,
Turkish workers and activists globally are launching a series of protests against handbag brand Mulberry for failing to protect the rights of workers in its Izmir supplier factory. More than 15 store actions are planned to take place across Europe and the US this Wednesday and Thursday.
Located in News / … / 09 / 15
Bata refuses to step up for the people who made their shoes
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 25-09-2014 — last modified 11-05-2015 13:03 — filed under: , , ,
Shoe company Bata refuses to take any responsibility for the resolution of a labour rights conflict arising at the factory Palla & Co., a Sri Lankan shoe factory. Workers say its owner repeatedly refused to pay workers an agreed upon pay rise. Bata, who was sourcing from the factory at the time of the labour conflict, cut its commercial relationship with Palla & Co. in late 2013.
Located in News / … / 09 / 25
Turkish workers win case targeting handbag producer Mulberry
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 19-10-2015 — last modified 19-10-2015 15:19 — filed under: , , ,
Turkish workers for the handbag brand Mulberry, and activists globally who supported their cause, are hailing a 'tremendous victory' after winning a campaign to uphold human rights in their factory.
Located in News / … / 10 / 19
Victory for 12 workers and trade unionists in Pakistan
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 03-09-2014 — filed under: , ,
Twelve garment workers and trade union activists of the Power Loom Mazdoor Union in Pakistan were finally acquitted on August 29, 2014 after a trial that had dragged on for more than two years.
Located in News / … / 09 / 03