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Response from FLA's President and CEO Auret Van Heerden to the Former Hermosa Workers

van Heerden, Auret (2006-12-24)

Submission to US Department of Labor in response to Federal Register notice FR Doc. E6-20561 published November 29, 2006, titled "Request for Information on Efforts by Certain Countries to Eliminate the Worst Forms of Child Labor."

Athreya, Bama (2006-12-22)

Made in China: The Sweatshop Behind the Bratz

China Labor Watch (2006-12-21)

The report describes living and working conditions at the Hua Tai 4k factory in Shenzhen City, China. It is part of the large Hua Cheng group and supplies Bratz dolls mostly for California-based MGA Entertainment Company.

Letter from Former Hermosa Workers

Ramirez, Estela Marina; Argueta, Tomasa; Reyes, Sonia Marily; Zometa, Jazmin; Estrada, Julia (2006-12-20)

Case Summary: Calypso, Atlantic and Manufacturas del Rio (Nicaragua and El Salvador)

Worker Rights Consortium (2006-12-19)

WRC report on an investigation of labor violations at three factories in Central America owned by the Argus Group. The Argus Group intervened to force factory authorities to take remedial action.

Case Summary: Double Star (Thailand)

Worker Rights Consortium (2006-12-19)

WRC report on its investigation of various labor violations at the Double Star factory in Thailand. Describes the exchanges between WRC and the company to remediate working conditions, which resulted in better treatment ...

Case Summary: Gina Form Bra (Thailand)

Worker Rights Consortium (2006-12-19)

WRC report on its investigation of working conditions in the Gina Form Bra factory in Thailand. Includes a discussion of the closure of the factory despite pressure by the WRC and workers’ efforts to keep it open.

Case Summary: Quality/Elderwear (El Salvador)

Worker Rights Consortium (2006-12-19)

WRC report on its investigation of violations of workers’ associational rights at the Elderwear factory in El Salvador. Suggests that the company should extend employment opportunities and negotiate with local worker ...

Syngenta Consultation on Social Monitoring of the Agricultural Sector in India

Fair Labor Association (2006-12-01)

Summary of conference events and discussion between Syngenta and the Fair Labor Association concerning strategies for eliminating child labor and raising labor standards in vegetable seed production in India. Includes ...

2006 ILRF Annual Report

International Labor Rights Forum (2006-11-30)

Provides an overview of the progress and setbacks for the International Labor Rights Forum and its various campaigns in 2006.