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The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label
Country: Guatemala
Issues: Covid-19, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Wage Theft
The Willbes
Country: Haiti
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
In 2024, the Haitian factory known as The Willbes carried out a large-scale staff reduction that resulted in the dismissal of four pregnant employees and nine union leaders, among other workers. Haitian law protects pregnant workers from dismissal and the Haitian Ministry of Labor, in keeping with the International Labour Organization’s Recommendation 143 on Worker…
The Worker Rights Consortium: Fighting for Garment Workers Worldwide
Country: Indonesia
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Wage Theft
Reinstatement of Worker Fired after Reporting Sexual Harassment at Salvadoran Collegiate Apparel Factory
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Ben Hensler Date: June 12, 2025 Re: Reinstatement of Worker Fired after Reporting Sexual Harassment at Salvadoran Collegiate Apparel Factory We are glad to share a new report on labor rights progress achieved pursuant to a WRC investigation at League Central America (“LCA”), a collegiate…
League Central America
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
In 2018, the WRC conducted an assessment of compliance with labor rights standards at League Central America (LCA), a garment factory located El Salvador that is owned and operated by the US apparel brand known as L2 Brands (dba League Collegiate Wear). The assessment found violations with regard to wages and hours of work; religious…
Landmark Gender Justice Agreement for Indonesian Garment Workers Shows the Power of Research and Campaigning
Country: Indonesia
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Worker-led programs are tackling gender-based violence in supply chains, but they’re at risk
Country: India, Indonesia, Lesotho
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
WRC Advances Workers’ Rights on Global Stages: OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector and United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 2025 Highlights
Country: China, Global
Issues: Forced Labor, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector The WRC shared our analysis and experience from the field at three side events during the 2025 OECD Forum. These discussions addressed due diligence, the realities of state-imposed forced labor, and the power of binding agreements in protecting worker rights. Recordings for two of…
The Solidarity Center is On the Brink. Where Does That Leave Garment Workers’ Rights?
Country: Global
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wrongful Termination
Gap Allowed Haiti Factory to Swindle Pregnant Workers, Carry Out Mass Firing of Union Leaders
Country: Haiti
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
US retailer Gap is refusing to require a Haitian factory that makes clothing for its Old Navy stores to reinstate and compensate women workers who were cheated out of maternity benefits after being dismissed during pregnancy, as well as leaders of a factory union who were fired en masse, in violation of Haitian labor laws…