Samsung offer a formal apology to the workers and families affected by illness and death, publically admitting responsibility for the employees affected by health issues at its South Korean semiconductor and LCD plants since 1984….
An investigation by the Gaurdian reveals that migrant workers in Samsung’s factories continue to face human rights violations, despite guidelines set out by the company to protect foriegn workers. The investigation at a Samsung plant…
People & Planet has launched a petition calling upon major electornics brands to uphold freedom of association standards in their supply chains. The petition comes as a response to attempts by electronics companies to tactically…
Independent Mediation Committee annocounces that Samsung should compensate workers falling ill at its LCD and chip plants from 1984 onward. The committee it annocounced its final arbitration decision on Nov 1 2018, which also requests a Samsung…
It’s been so long overdue that it’s looked hopelessly far off. However, the day finally has come—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has agreed to a binding arbitration framework that will likely compel one of the world’s…
A video released on the Global Day of Action Against Samsung on May 1st 2018, exposes the harm caused by the electronics industry. The video highlights those who have died in the U.S. and Korea…
Last week arrest warrants were sought for three Samsung executives after suspected attempts by the officials to disrupt labour unions in South Korea. The prosecution claim that the executives worked together to strategically target workers…
An International Day of Action Against Samsung to protest health, labour and human rights violations by the electronics giant will take place on May 1st in Asia, Europe and the United States. The actions, in solidarity with…
UN human rights experts have raised concerns about human rights violations at Samsung Vietnam (20 March 2018) in a joint statement. The three UN human rights experts, Mr. Baskut Tuncak, Ms. Anita Ramasastry, and Mr. David Kaye, expressed concern…
Competition in the Chinese smartphone market – the worlds largest – increases amid signs of maturity and declining shipments. China alone accounts for around 30% of global smartphone sales, but for the first time the…