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A long wait for Power Loom Mazdoor Union workers
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
26-05-2014
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filed under:
Pakistan,
UA-review
In 2012 twelve garment workers and trade union activists of the Power Loom Mazdoor Union (PLMU) were charged with extortion and terrorism under the Pakistani Anti-Terrorist Act. Six of them were arrested and severely tortured. Although they have been released on bail, the trial against the twelve is still going on, with over 100 court hearings to date.
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Behind The Scenes
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Review 2013
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Cases in 2013
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Compensation arrangement agreed for victims of the Ali Enterprise factory fire in Pakistan
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by
Christie Miedema
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published
12-09-2016
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filed under:
Pakistan,
factory fire,
KIK,
compensation,
health & safety,
Ali Enterprises
An agreement in excess of US$5 million has been reached to provide compensation for loss of income, medical and allied care as well as rehabilitation, to the victims of one of the worst industrial accidents in Pakistan. It results from the ILO facilitation and coordination of consultations during a recent mission to Pakistan from 25 July to 5 August.
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Continued denial of right to unionise
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
26-05-2014
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last modified
06-01-2015 14:21
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filed under:
Pakistan,
UA-review
Workers at a garment factory near Lahore are continuing their fifteen-year struggle against union-busting practices by the factory management.
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Behind The Scenes
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Review 2014
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Cases
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Factory appeals against workers' acquittal
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
26-05-2014
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last modified
06-01-2015 13:47
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filed under:
Pakistan,
UA-review
Twelve garment workers who were charged with terrorism after setting up a trade union at a factory of Al Karam Textile Mills saw their acquittal by the Anti-Terrorism Court appealed against by factory management.
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Review 2014
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Cases
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Fatal Fashion - Analysis of Recent Factory Fires in Pakistan and Bangladesh
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
05-06-2013
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last modified
13-01-2016 14:13
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filed under:
health & safety,
Bangladesh,
factory fire,
Pakistan
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) and the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) in March 2013 published a report analysing two recent factory fires in the export-oriented garment industry in Bangladesh and Pakistan in which more than 400 lives were lost. ‘Fatal fashion’ is an urgent call upon governments, suppliers, brands, retailers, audit firms and certification bodies for a fundamental game-change to protect and respect workers’ rights.
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Resources
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Publications from the Clean Clothes Campaign
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Fire kills 286 – despite social responsibility certificate
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
03-10-2013
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last modified
10-10-2013 14:10
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filed under:
UA-review,
Pakistan
In September 2012 Ali Enterprises factory in Karachi was devastated by a fire, resulting in the death of 286 trapped workers. The factory produced jeans and other apparel for German discounter KiK. Just a month before the fire, the factory had been certified as meeting international labour standards by Social Accountability International.
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Review 2012
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Urgent appeal cases in 2012
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Fire victims not yet fully compensated
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
26-05-2014
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filed under:
Pakistan,
UA-review
A total of 286 workers died and dozens were injured when a fire destroyed the Ali Enterprises factory in Karachi on September 11, 2012. Throughout 2013 the Clean Clothes Campaign has been putting pressure on the main buying company KiK to pay long-term compensation to the victims and the families of the deceased.
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Cases in 2013
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German retailer KiK must pay promised compensation to Pakistani factory fire victims
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
09-09-2015
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filed under:
KIK,
Pakistan,
factory fire,
Ali Enterprises
Geneva, 9 September 2015: On the third anniversary of Pakistan’s worst-ever industrial disaster, global unions IndustriALL and UNI, together with the Clean Clothes Campaign, are calling on a major German retailer to honour its promise to provide long-term compensation to victims.
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KIK signs compensation agreement for victims of Ali Enterprises fire tragedy
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by
geertjan
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published
09-01-2013
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last modified
23-07-2013 10:30
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filed under:
KIK,
Ali Enterprises,
factory fire,
Pakistan
AMSTERDAM - German discount giant KIK this week signed an agreement with the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) to make an initial payment to the victims and their families of US$ 1 million for immediate relief, and to negotiate a long term compensation package with all other involved stakeholders.
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KiK still defaulting
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by
Paul Roeland
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published
26-05-2014
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last modified
07-01-2015 09:31
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filed under:
Pakistan,
UA-review
A total of 254 workers died and dozens were injured in the fire that destroyed the Ali Enterprises factory in Karachi on September 11 2012. More than two years later, the families of the deceased and injured are yet to receive long-term compensation and justice.
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Behind The Scenes
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Review 2014
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Cases