With the Sustainability Assessment Standard Framework (SASF) ‐ project the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) has set the ambitious goal of developing a comprehensive assessment tool to evaluate the environmental, social and utility aspects of ICT products and…
Students and Scholars Against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM), together with Worker Empowerment (WE), Globalization Monitor (GM), Left 21, Labour Education & Service Network (LESN), Asia Monitor Resource Centre (AMRC) staged a protest outside the Apple Store…
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) The ITUC represents 176 million workers in 162 countries and territories and has 328 national affiliates. has strongly criticised the decision of the Indonesian government to change the minimum…
On the World Day for Decent Work, October 7, IndustriALL Global Union has filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) against the Royal Thai Government for serious violations of trade union rights. IndustriALL’s…
Western European universities spend billions on IT equipment produced by young Chinese students who are forced to work on production lines during so-called internships. This constitutes a gross violation of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)…
GENEVA – “People have a right to know whether they are being exposed to hazardous substances or may be harmed by them,” United Nations human rights expert, Baskut Tuncak Mr. Baskut Tuncak (Turkey) was appointed…
On 22 September, eight major apparel brands released a joint letter urging Mexico’s government to comply with an ILO request for reforms to the country’s Federal Labour Law to ensure greater respect for the right…
Gerd Müller, German minister of international development, says Apple should take more responsibility for the wellbeing of its factory workers. The company should also focus more on the environment.Gerd Müller, German minister of international development,…
The Green Electronics Council last week announced Dell as the winner of its 2015 Catalyst Award. The Catalyst Awards are a global celebration of innovative solutions and tangible environmental accomplishments throughout the lifecycle of electronic…
On August 4, Reporter Brásil and GoodElectronics organised a regional network meeting on the issue of labour rights in the Brazilian electronics industry. Over 30 participants representing trade unions, NGOs, human rights organisations and labour…