GoodElectronics Annual Report 2016
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Photo reportage reveals the victims of chemical poisoning in Asian factories
Workers in factories that produce parts for mobile phones in South Korea might still be exposed to chemicals that were banned in the U.S. 25 years ago. A photo reportage of Bloomberg shows the victims…
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Joint statement in support of SHARPS – Minjoo party framework agreement
To the Minjoo Party of Korea: We represent international networks that have been focusing for many years on human rights, occupational health and environmental health in the global electronics industry. We stand in solidarity with…
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The Blind: A report on methanol poisoning cases in supply chains of Samsung and LG
The report describes cases of methanol poisoning in third-tier suppliers for Samsung and LG Electronics in South Korea. The authors argue that lead companies such as Samsung and LG should recognize their responsibility and come…
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Methanol poisoning victim testifies before UN Human Rights Council
During the 35th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, a former employee at a Samsung Electronics subcontractor testified about his loss of vision caused by methanol poisoning in the workplace….
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IndustriALL resists layoffs of striking workers at Indonesian copper mine
More than 3,000 striking workers have now been fired at PT Freeport’s Grasberg mine in Papua, Indonesia. PT Freeport has broken Indonesian labour law, and its own collective agreement, by unilaterally placing workers on furlough,…
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EU regulation on responsible mining will be ineffective
The EU regulation on mineral sourcing that comes into force today is a good but small first step. Additionally, due to its limited scope and delay in implementation, it will not be effective enough, says…
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Fairphone visited cobalt mines in Congo
Two members of the Value Chain team of Fairphone visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to learn more about the conditions in which cobalt is mined. Cobalt is an essential part of mobile phones….
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Are Apple and Samsung ‘Complicit’?
Visual artist Robin Bell, projected images of ‘Complicit’ on two Apple stores in New York. ‘Complicit’ describes the story of workers in China’s electronics industry who became terminally ill due to exposure to chemicals in…
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iPhone screens will become easier to repair following new regulations
Apple will provide around 400 repair centers in 25 countries with its proprietary machines for repairing cracked iPhone screens. By the end of 2017, it will be possible to fix your broken iPhone screen at…