A recent study Sembada Bersama Indonesia, “Workers Waiting to Die in Morowali: The Risks of Occupational Diseases in One of the World’s Largest Nickel Industrial Zones” (Aug 2023–Dec 2024), uncovers alarming occupational health and safety…
Nexperia: stop union busting! GoodElectronics urges Nexperia to immediately reinstate 4 leaders of Nexperia Philippines Inc Workers’ Union and end union busting We are deeply alarmed by ongoing violations of trade union rights at…
Workers at Nexperia Philippines have filed a Notice of Strike following a year-long deadlock in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations. Despite the union’s reasonable demands for wage increases and fair benefits, Nexperia remains inflexible, rejecting…
A new report by the Taiwan Transnational Corporation Watch on the human rights and environmental impact of Taiwanese business in Indonesia, including a chapter on Pegatron (major contract manufacturer in electronics) and the impact of…
The largest union at Samsung Electronics has launched an indefinite strike following failed negotiations over pay and working conditions. Initially planned as a three-day strike by 6,500 workers, it has expanded as management remained silent….
The global mining sector, particularly in mineral mining, is pivotal amidst the push for sustainable energy. Essential minerals like copper, lithium, and nickel are crucial for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, necessitating substantial mining investments…
SOMO and the China Labour Bulletin have released a report titled ‘Chain of Consequences: How Chinese Workers Pay for Supply Chain De-risking.’ The report details how apparel and electronics brands are relocating production away from…
The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) condemns the gross negligence and violations of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) rights that resulted in the tragic death of 23 workers in…
The 2024 UN Global E-waste Monitor report reveals, among its findings, that over a billion pounds of electronic waste, containing dangerous substances like mercury and lead, are illicitly shipped annually, predominantly from wealthier to poorer…
This long read by Johanna Deeksha shows how in India’s iPhone factory, women workers are isolated through restrictive housing in hostels, raising concerns about their working conditions. Managed by Foxconn in Tamil Nadu, this practice…