Factory Investigations

The WRC has conducted hundreds of factory investigations in more than two dozen countries, many in response to complaints from workers and worker organizations. You can browse case summaries, full public reports, and related documents and background information for many of these investigations below. Reports include detailed information on findings, the WRC’s recommendations for remedies (from reinstatement of illegally fired workers, to urgent safety improvements, to back pay) and whether or not brands and factories have implemented these remedies. Click on a factory name in the results to view the case summary and links to the full report and other documents.

Quality/Elderwear

Country: El Salvador
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wage Theft

In response to a complaint from workers in late August 2006, the WRC undertook an inquiry into alleged worker rights…

December 19, 2006

Istmo

Country: Nicaragua
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

The primary issue of concern at the factory has been violations of workers' associational rights, including illegal firings of trade…

December 19, 2006

Gildan El Progreso S.A. (Gildan Activewear)

Country: Honduras
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

In January 2004, the WRC received a complaint from the Maquila Solidarity Network (a Canadian non-governmental organization) supported by the…

December 19, 2006

Evergreen

Country: El Salvador
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

Pursuant to a complaint from worker representatives, the WRC investigated and engaged in efforts to remediate code of conduct violations…

December 19, 2006

Double Star

Country: Thailand
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage Theft

The WRC has been working since November 2003 to correct code of conduct violations at the Double Star factory in…

December 19, 2006

Calypso

Country: Nicaragua
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

During July and September of 2006, the WRC received three separate complaints from worker representatives concerning three factories in Central…

December 19, 2006

Bright Sky

Country: Cambodia
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations

The WRC has conducted emergency assessments at Ocean Sky factories, including Bright Sky, Suntex and Rainbow Screen Printing in Cambodia…

December 19, 2006

Atlantic

Country: Nicaragua
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination

During July and September of 2006, the WRC received three separate complaints from worker representatives concerning three factories in Central…

December 19, 2006

Gina Form Bra

Country: Thailand
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Wage Theft

In response to a request from worker representatives in Thailand, the WRC has been working to address issues surrounding the…

November 19, 2006

Nangrong Pacific

Country: Thailand
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination

The WRC undertook an Assessment in response to a complaint from workers alleging a range of code of conduct violations,…

February 15, 2006

Lian Thai

Country: Thailand
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

The WRC undertook an Assessment of Lian Thai in response to a complaint from workers alleging a range of code…

February 15, 2006

Hana Cambodia

Country: Cambodia
Last updated: 2006
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination

Through the course of our investigative work at Hana, the WRC identified serious violations in the areas of overtime and…

February 15, 2006