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Palm Apparel

Country: Haiti
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft

2021The WRC investigated the chronic failure of Palm Apparel and Sewing International (SISA), both owned by Palm Apparel Group, to make regular contributions to the country’s public healthcare and pension systems. This led to the avoidable deaths of two workers that occurred after each of these workers was unable to access lifesaving medical treatment. The…

Sewing International S.A. (SISA)

Country: Haiti
Issues: Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft

2021The WRC investigated the chronic failure of Palm Apparel and Sewing International (SISA), both owned by Palm Apparel Group, to make regular contributions to the country’s public healthcare and pension systems. This led to the avoidable deaths of two workers that occurred after each of these workers was unable to access lifesaving medical treatment. The…

$2.5 Million in Back Pay for Collegiate Apparel Workers in Haiti

Country: Haiti
Issues: Wage Theft

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Ben Hensler Date: October 28, 2025 Re: $2.5 Million in Back Pay for Collegiate Apparel Workers in Haiti The WRC has secured a commitment from Gildan Activewear to pay, by the end of November, $2.5 million in legally required severance at two garment factories in…

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

Lucky Brand pays up for Guatemalan workers

Country: Guatemala
Issues: Wage Theft

Lucky Brand Joins AEO and Puma to Help Workers Owed $1.5 Million by Guatemalan Subcontractor

Country: Guatemala
Issues: Wage Theft

The WRC is pleased to report that Lucky Brand has made a humanitarian contribution of $500,000 to assist garment workers at the Industrial Hana factory in Guatemala, which was, prior to its closure, a subcontractor for one of Lucky Brand’s direct apparel suppliers. As the WRC has previously reported, the Industrial Hana factory closed in…

Industrial Hana

Country: Guatemala
Issues: Wage Theft

Industrial Hana, a garment factory in Guatemala, permanently closed operations in October 2023, failing to pay legally required severance to approximately 250 employees. The factory produced garments, under subcontracting relationships with other local manufacturers, for Lucky Brand (owned by Catalyst, Authentic Brands Group, and Shein), American Eagle Outfitters, and Puma. The WRC engaged with factory…

The Worker Rights Consortium: Fighting for Garment Workers Worldwide

Country: Indonesia
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Wage Theft