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July 1, 2025 We write to update you on the status of new tariffs and their impact on workers who produce collegiate apparel. Key points are summarized below, with links for additional details. Key Dates Current Tariffs and Pending HikesThere is a 10% tariff in effect on all US trading partners. This is added to…
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 MoreTo: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Rola Abimourched Date: June 26, 2025 Re: Successful Remediation of Illegal Dismissal at Unrivaled Teamwear Supplier in El Salvador Please find here a new case brief on the WRC’s engagement with Unrivaled Teamwear that led to the successful remediation of a violation of worker rights…
Read MoreIn 2025, the WRC investigated a violation of worker rights at Salva Sewn, a garment factory located in El Salvador. The WRC found that the worker, who had a physical disability, was fired illegally after she sought support of union representatives to address harassment she was experiencing from her supervisor. After the WRC engaged with…
Read MoreStyle Avenue was found to have multiple and repeated labor rights violations, including forced overtime, illegal terminations, verbal abuse by management, failure to respect freedom of association, locking workers in the factory, excessive heat, and unsanitary conditions.
Read MoreA WRC investigation found that, after the formation of a new union to address failure to provide paid leave and protections for pregnant workers, Pungkook Indonesia One terminated the worker who was elected as the union secretary, discriminatorily transferred the job tasks of the three union representatives. One of the three union representatives was also…
Read MoreA Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) investigation found that, at the time of its closure, Heart and Mind, a garment factory located in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, denied 98 of its employees approximately $150,000 in legally owed severance, of which roughly $78,000 is still unpaid. The factory had supplied children’s clothing to PVH Corp. (Tommy Hilfiger), El…
Read MoreJune 18, 2025 Dear Colleagues, Please find here a case update concerning Pungkook Indonesia One, disclosed by lululemon for the production of collegiate apparel. We previously reported the resolution of freedom of association violations at Pungkook Indonesia One, provided that the factory fulfills its commitments. Worker interviews conducted offsite and a factory inspection have confirmed…
Read MoreTo: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Manodeep Guha, Tara Mathur, and Ben Hensler Date: August 31, 2022 Re: Corrective Action for University Code Compliance—in Bangladesh and in LA This update is to inform you of the recent successful completion of corrective actions for university code of conduct violations in two separate cases we have…
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