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Are Unionized Garment Factories Being Targeted for Closures?

Country: Honduras, Sri Lanka
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

Successful Remediation of Illegal Dismissal at Unrivaled Teamwear Supplier in El Salvador

Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Rola Abimourched Date: June 26, 2025 Re: Successful Remediation of Illegal Dismissal at Unrivaled Teamwear Supplier in El Salvador Please find here a new case brief on the WRC’s engagement with Unrivaled Teamwear that led to the successful remediation of a violation of worker rights…

Salva Sewn

Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations

In 2025, the WRC investigated a violation of worker rights at Salva Sewn, a garment factory located in El Salvador. The WRC found that the worker, who had a physical disability, was fired illegally after she sought support of union representatives to address harassment she was experiencing from her supervisor. After the WRC engaged with…

PT Pungkook Indonesia One

Country: Indonesia
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

A WRC investigation found that, after the formation of a new union to address failure to provide paid leave and protections for pregnant workers, Pungkook Indonesia One terminated the worker who was elected as the union secretary, discriminatorily transferred the job tasks of the three union representatives. One of the three union representatives was also…

Remediation Update on Freedom of Association Violations at Lululemon Supplier

Country: Indonesia
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

June 18, 2025 Dear Colleagues, Please find here a case update concerning Pungkook Indonesia One, disclosed by lululemon for the production of collegiate apparel. We previously reported the resolution of freedom of association violations at Pungkook Indonesia One, provided that the factory fulfills its commitments. Worker interviews conducted offsite and a factory inspection have confirmed…

14 Years’ Wages for Illegally Fired Worker Leader from Haitian Factory

Country: Haiti
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

Despite widespread gang violence and the collapse of civil authority in Haiti, the WRC has continued achieving concrete remedies for violations of workers’ rights in the country—including securing justice for worker leaders fired for speaking out against abusive conditions. In May 2025, the WRC achieved a settlement equivalent to 14 full years’ wages for the…

Uniwell

Country: Haiti
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

The WRC documented violations of freedom of association at Uniwell, a factory located in the Codevi industrial park in Haiti, following the dismissal of a plant-level union leader in September 2024. Following engagement with the brand A4, the factory agreed to a settlement with the worker that resolved the violation that occurred. Read more:

Jerzees Choloma, Jerzees de Honduras, Jerzees Nuevo Dia

Country: Honduras
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

A set of ground-breaking agreements were reached on November 14, 2009 between Russell/Fruit of the Loom and the union representing Jerzees de Honduras (JDH) workers and, separately, between the company and the WRC to address labor rights issues in the company’s operations in Honduras. The agreements were the culmination of WRC investigation and remediation efforts spanning a twenty-six month period.

A Leading Garment Brand Exits the High Road

Country: Honduras
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

Fruit of the Loom, which made groundbreaking commitments in 2009 to ensure that its employees in Honduras could exercise their legal right to form unions freely and without retaliation, is now in the final stages of closing its two remaining unionized garment factories in the country. These closures are tragic for the thousands of workers affected: for nearly 15 years, they enjoyed respect for their right to freedom of association and better wages and conditions achieved through collective bargaining.

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