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The WRC’s assessment of Dong Thanh found violations of Vietnamese labor law, relevant international labor standards, buyer codes of conduct, and/or the City’s Ordinance in the following areas: wages and hours, statutory paid time off, freedom of association, and occupational safety and health. Although Dong Thanh has taken steps to remedy many of the violations…
Read MoreA set of ground-breaking agreements were reached on November 14, 2009 between Russell/Fruit of the Loom and the union representing Jerzees de Honduras (JDH) workers and, separately, between the company and the WRC to address labor rights issues in the company’s operations in Honduras. The agreements were the culmination of WRC investigation and remediation efforts spanning a twenty-six month period.
Read MoreAl cerrar sus fábricas de confección sindicalizadas que quedaban en Honduras, Fruit of the Loom está perjudicando a los trabajadores y matando a un símbolo del progreso para los derechos laborales Fruit of the Loom, marca que asumió compromisos innovadores en el año 2009 para garantizar que sus empleados en Honduras pudieran ejercer su derecho…
Read MoreTo: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Ben Hensler Date: June 2, 2025 Re: $762,000 in Back Pay for Workers Making Collegiate Apparel in Haiti We are happy to share some good news at the start of the week. Please find here a brief report on the WRC’s successful resolution of violations…
Read MoreTo: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Scott Nova Date: April 21, 2025 Re: WRC Update: Nike Remediation Plan for Hong Seng Workers I want to provide you with the WRC’s assessment of Nike’s current remediation plan for Hong Seng Knitting in Thailand: As always, please let us know if you have questions or would like to…
Read MoreDespite widespread gang violence and the collapse of civil authority in Haiti, the WRC has continued achieving concrete remedies for violations of workers’ rights in the country—including securing justice for worker leaders fired for speaking out against abusive conditions. In May 2025, the WRC achieved a settlement equivalent to 14 full years’ wages for the…
Read MoreThe WRC documented violations of freedom of association at Uniwell, a factory located in the Codevi industrial park in Haiti, following the dismissal of a plant-level union leader in September 2024. Following engagement with the brand A4, the factory agreed to a settlement with the worker that resolved the violation that occurred. Read more:
Read MoreFruit of the Loom, which made groundbreaking commitments in 2009 to ensure that its employees in Honduras could exercise their legal right to form unions freely and without retaliation, is now in the final stages of closing its two remaining unionized garment factories in the country. These closures are tragic for the thousands of workers affected: for nearly 15 years, they enjoyed respect for their right to freedom of association and better wages and conditions achieved through collective bargaining.
Read MoreIn 2022, a factory in Haiti known as Digneron permanently closed operations and failed to pay its 1,600 workers the severance to which they were entitled under the law. After workers filed a complaint with the WRC regarding the factory’s failure to comply with the law and with university codes of conduct, the WRC engaged…
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Tariff Turmoil: Will Fashion Brands Step Up or Will They Step on Workers?
Whether or not there are further tariff increases on apparel and footwear beyond the additional 10% across-the-board rate and the 30% rate on China currently in effect, a vital question for garment workers is whether international brands will act responsibly or push the cost of higher tariffs onto the shoulders of suppliers and workers, who…
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