The North American Free Trade Agreement, agreed in 1994, governed and encouraged the entanglement of cross-border supply chains. Mexico is the second-largest US trading partner, behind China, with goods from the maquila sector making up…
It seems reasonable that the lockdowns during 2020 would increase the needs and sale of gadgets and other electronic devices for working and staying at home. However, a report that is currently published shows a…
he idea that human rights and ecosystems can be sacrificed to mining in the name of “solving” climate change, while at the same time mining companies profit from an unjust, arbitrary, and volatile transition is…
The EU’s proposed new standards for sustainable batteries are an opportunity to move away from destructive mining. The right policy measures can make the system more circular and avoid the mistakes of the past, write…
A newly published investigation by The Information found that Apple’s suppliers allegedly use forced labour in the production. Working with two human rights group, The information have found seven companies supplying device components, coatings, and…
Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia make up South America’s “lithium triangle” and together hold more than 75% of the world’s lithium reserves beneath their salt flats. With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries, Chile plays an…
The parliamentarian crossing over in February 2020 resulted in the new Perikatan Nasional (National Alliance) government. Since then, the Malaysian trade union community has become frustrated with the lack of progress of labor law reform….
The virtual OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains on 27-28 April brought together representatives from government, business, and civil society, including trade unions, providing insights into the complexities of the supply chains ecosystems and…
Mobile Social Congress is an annual event organized by SETEM Catalonia. This year, the MSC took the theme of “Without Signal, Post Covid-19 impact on the electronics industry.” The event has two forms: online panel…
May 1 is celebrated as International Labor Day. Workers and other groups of people in many countries celebrate May Day by workers by taking down the streets, holding up banners of demand. This year is…