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Gold from children’s hands in consumer electronics
New research by SOMO, commissioned by Stop Child Labour, reveals that the number of children working in artisanal gold mining is growing rapidly. In Mali for example, there was an estimated increase from 20,000 to 200,000…
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Laptop batteries getting harder to replace
Laptop makers are making it more difficult or even impossible for users to replace the battery themselves. This is the conclusion of research by the Dutch consumers’ association Consumentenbond. In 2012, consumers were able to…
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Labour rights violations persist at HEG Technology
A new report by China Labor Watch finds labour rights violations persist at HEG Technology in China. HEG Technology is a state-controlled company, which supplies to companies like Samsung and Huawei. China Labor Watch has…
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Samsung victims and SHARPS throw “Sam Ba” party
SHARPS activists and supporters rallied at Samsung corporate headquarters in Seoul to call on the company to reinitiate the arbitration process with occupational disease victims. Hundreds of victims and supporters gathered at the company’s corporate…
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Modular headphones to contribute to the circular economy
Every year, we throw away millions of headphones. A small defect – like a cable rupture – can make the entire product useless. Pelican House is a Dutch start-up aiming to contribute to the circular…
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GoodElectronics announces results of sub-granting scheme 2015-2016
The GoodElectronics Network is pleased to announce that 8 network members will receive a total of EUR 28.000 during the next year to improve policies and practices in the global electronics supply chain regarding human…
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Fear of increasing reprisals against Foxconn workers in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
On the day of new workers’ demonstrations, CEREAL and the GoodElectronics Network urge Foxconn to respect workers’ right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, a living wage and decent working conditions in Ciudad Juárez,…
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Gold from children’s hands
Use of child-mined gold by the electronics sector
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New chapters from Handbook on Indian labour laws
Cividep is a member of the Good Electronics Network from India, and is currently working on a handbook for factory workers on Indian labour laws in that country. The handbook is part of our Worker…