This report analyses how global production networks are configured and how the incorporation of firms into these networks impacts on the position of workers and their rights. The apparel and electronics sector in Romania provide…
On 8 June 2009, Dutch service provider KPN organised a stakeholder dialogue meeting, together with the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO). SOMO was among the participants, together with KPN staff representing different…
On 10 June 2009, Taiwan-based LCD panel maker Wintek held its annual general meeting, while labour groups protest about unlawful dismissals and other labour issues at Wintek’ factories in Taiwan and China. Wintek Corporation is…
On the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, thousands of signatories will put pressure on mobile phone companies across Europe to pay greater attention to fair labour standards.”This campaign, organised…
In a fierce statement, the Taiwan Labor Information & Education Association (TLIEA) reports on protests of WINTEK workers regarding poor working conditions and failing communication with the WINTEK management, supplier to well known brands including…
Nokia is encouraged to lead the way in improving the conditions in its supply chain in a new campaign launched today by three Finnish organisations. Join and sign the petition!Nokia is encouraged to lead the…
Greenpeace’ strategy is simple: Get influential IT execs to lobby key governments for a strong, planet-saving agreement at the December 2009 climate change summit in Copenhagen. Greenpeace calls upon Cisco, Fujitsu, Google, HP, IBM, Nokia…
The Electronics Industry Workers Coalition (Mexico) is extending a call for solidarity with the dismissed workers of the Nokia plant in Reynosa, Mexico. The Electronics Industry Workers Coalition (Mexico) is extending a Call for Solidarity…
Today, in a special session, trade unions representing Nokia workers in Finland meet with Nokia managers to discuss the ongoing labour rights dispute between Nokia and workers of its Mexican plant in Reynosa. Mexican labour…