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Recent Foxconn Zhengzhou suicides related to stressful working conditions
May 02, 2013
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There is indication that the recent suicides at Foxconn Zhengzhou are related to stressful working conditions. Newly introduced rules require workers to work in silence, and spur on internal auditors to report on their fellow-workers.
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A Polish NGO perspective on on-going dismissals at SHARP Manufacturing Poland
Apr 23, 2013
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The Polish NGO CentrumCSR.pl has complied an update detailing recent lay-offs and difficult working conditions at SHARP Manufacturing Poland. Since 2012, more than 1600 jobs were lost. SHARP has been terminating contracts of groups of 29 workers every month, in order to avoid procedures for collective redundancies that are to be observed when more than 30 persons are terminated. The SHARP factory in Ostazewo produces LCD TV's. The remaining workers are uncertain about the future. Salary cuts are expected.
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Complaint filed against Swedish appliances brand Electrolux for violating OECD guidelines
Apr 08, 2013
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Today, the Swedish NGO Swedwatch has filed a complaint with the Swedish NCP, requesting the NCP to investigate whether or not Electrolux AB complies with the OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises. Swedwatch argues that through its actions Electrolux Thailand has violated the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining of workers at the Electrolux Rayong plant in Thailand. The complaint is based on reports by GoodElectronics Thailand.
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The New York Times writes: "Saving Money, Poisoning Workers".
Apr 09, 2013
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There is a need for more strict laws in the United States to protect the health of workers. Manufacturers often don't want to spend money to protect the safety of the people that work for them but ineffective laws and regulations play a role too, concludes the New York Times.
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Eleventh Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop on 8-9 May 2013 in Hong Kong
Apr 08, 2013
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The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) are hosting the Eleventh Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop on 8-9 May 2013 in Hong Kong.
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