Electronics workers around the world are denied their basic labour rights. Workers toil in sweatshops conditions under harsh management, without the protection of trade unions. Jobs in the electronics sector are insecure, and contract labour…
An article by Aloys Tegera of the Goma-based Pole Institute about the collapse of the local economy in Eastern DR Congo as a result of the decision of President Kabila to suspend mining activities in…
In recent years, international debate on the ongoing crisis in the East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has concentrated on the presumed link between the continuation of conflict and the continuation of mineral…
The International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) calls for the release of 12 imprisoned trade union leaders and workers, withdrawal of fabricated criminal cases and is writing to Foxconn and Nokia CEO’s calling on them to respect…
Young Fast Optoelectronics (YFO), a Taiwanese touch-screen manufacturer producing for among others Samsung, LG and HTC, is under heavy criticism from the YFO Trade Union (YFOTU). In April 2010, the trade union reported about sweatshop-like…
Coming 28 October, Dell is organising a Stakeholder Forum on Conflict Minerals for which key stakeholders from multiple industries are invited. The discussion will focus on issues and opportunities related to responsible sourcing in the…
In the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) violent conflict continues to cause immense suffering for local people. At the same time tin, coltan, wolframite and gold, helping to fuel the conflict, find their way…
The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Occupational Health & Safety Section has announced the winners of its 2010 Occupational Health & Safety Awards. For their outstanding work to improve workers’ health and safety rights and…
Foxconn India management’s defiance to recognise the demands of the Foxconn India Thozhilalar Sangam (FITS) union affiliated to the Centre of India Trade Unions (CITU), on wages and reinstatement of 23 workers, caused workers to…
At the occasion of the Korea Electronics Grand Fair 2010 which was opened today by Samsung, labour rights groups are calling for the commemoration of the workers who are suffering or died from occupational disease…