Freedom of Association Violations

Commentary

Cambodian Worker Leader Imprisoned on Factory’s False Charges Acquitted—ASICS, MUJI Fail to Require Supplier to Compensate Worker It Wrongly Accused

Wing Star Shoes in Cambodia, which supplies the Japanese brands, ASICS and MUJI,…

October 2, 2024
Factory Investigation

Grupo Merlet

A WRC investigation found that Grupo Merlet, located in El Salvador, violated local…

September 16, 2024
Affiliate Communcation

Successful remediation of illegal termination at Gear for Sports supplier

To:WRC Affiliate Universities and CollegesFrom:Tara Mathur and Scott NovaDate:September 16, 2024Re:Successful remediation of…

September 16, 2024
Factory Investigation

Everest Apparel

The WRC documented several serious labor rights violations at Everest Apparel, a factory…

September 6, 2024
Affiliate Communcation

Country Update and Two Collegiate Case Updates

September 6, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As the school year kicks off, I am writing…

September 6, 2024
News Story

Labour rights organisations continue to denounce the situation at Levi’s Turkish supplier

Media outlet: FashionUnited

August 30, 2024
News Story

ASICS shoe supplier in Cambodia accused of labor rights abuses

Media outlet: Nikkei Asia

August 3, 2024
Affiliate Communcation

Back Pay and Remediation of Labor Rights Violations at a Collegiate Supplier in Ethiopia

To:WRC Affiliate Universities and CollegesFrom:Rola Abimourched and Scott NovaDate:July 31, 2024Re:Back Pay and…

July 31, 2024
Affiliate Communcation

Countering the Crackdown on Workers Protesting Poverty Wages in Bangladesh

To:WRC Affiliate Universities and CollegesFrom:Thulsi Narayanasamy, Sarah Reed, and Ben HenslerDate:July 16, 2024Re:Countering…

July 16, 2024
News Story

Campaigners accuse ASICS over jailed worker

Media outlet: Ecotextile News

July 4, 2024
Commentary

ASICS Allowed Cambodian Supplier Factory to Have Worker Jailed for Months, Sentenced to One Year in Prison in Retaliation for Forming Union

In recent years, the Cambodian government has intensified its crackdown on workers’ right…

July 2, 2024
News Story

Levi’s slammed for ignoring its own labour standards

Media outlet: Apparel Insider

June 27, 2024