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RJ Torres
Country: Dominican Republic
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Wage and hour violations
In 2022, the WRC investigated working conditions and labor practices at RJ Torres Manufacturing, located in the Dominican Republic. This investigation was conducted pursuant to the WRC’s role as the independent monitor for the City and County of San Francisco, California under the City’s Sweatfree Contracting Ordinance. The WRC’s investigation of this facility found violations…
After WRC Investigation, a Binding Agreement to Protect Workers
Country: India
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Scott Nova Date: June 21, 2022 Re: After WRC Investigation, a Binding Agreement to Protect Workers Please find here the WRC’s report on our investigation of gender-based violence and harassment at the Natchi Apparel factory in India and binding agreements recently signed with worker representatives, the brand H&M,…
Murder, rape and abuse in Asia’s factories: the true price of fast fashion
Country: India
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Natchi Apparel
Country: India
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Labor organizations have signed binding agreements with Natchi owner Eastman Apparel and with H&M to combat gender-based violence and harassment at this factory. These agreements were reached after the WRC found numerous practices at the Natchi factory that violated Indian law, international labor standards, and/or vendor codes of conduct, regarding gender-based violence and harassment, other…
Fashion brands said ‘never again’ but women are still being exploited in supply chains
Country: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Issues: Covid-19, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Safety Accords, Wage Theft
H&M pledges to end shopfloor sexual violence in India after worker killed
Country: India
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Finding a Voice
Country: Lesotho
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Ethical Jeans
Country: Lesotho
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Levi’s, Wrangler Supplier in Lesotho Lays Off Nearly Half Its Workers
Country: Lesotho
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Shahi Exports Unit 8
Country: India
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
An investigation by the WRC found that the management of Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.’s (Shahi) Unit 8 factory (Bangalore, India) carried out a campaign of vicious repression and retaliation against workers’ exercise of fundamental labor rights.