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Metro Wear 2
Country: Philippines
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination
The WRC’s investigation uncovered severe and persistent violations of workers’ associational rights, after establishing a union to address low pay, excessive production quotas, and unfair job evaluations at Metro Wear 2, a factory in the Philippines with a workforce of nearly 2,000 that makes university licensed clothing for lululemon. Factory management violated its employees’ right…
Sweeping Labor Rights Progress at Collegiate Supplier to Lululemon in the Philippines
Country: Philippines
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination
To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Ben Hensler, Scott Nova, and Rola Abimourched Date: October 3, 2025 Re: Sweeping Labor Rights Progress at Collegiate Supplier to Lululemon in the Philippines The WRC is pleased to report that we have secured full remediation of labor rights violations at Metro Wear 2, a factory in the…
The Willbes
Country: Haiti
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
In 2024, the Haitian factory known as The Willbes carried out a large-scale staff reduction that resulted in the dismissal of four pregnant employees and nine union leaders, among other workers. Haitian law protects pregnant workers from dismissal and the Haitian Ministry of Labor, in keeping with the International Labour Organization’s Recommendation 143 on Worker…
League Central America
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
In 2018, the WRC conducted an assessment of compliance with labor rights standards at League Central America (LCA), a garment factory located El Salvador that is owned and operated by the US apparel brand known as L2 Brands (dba League Collegiate Wear). The assessment found violations with regard to wages and hours of work; religious…
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.
Hong Seng Knitting
Country: Thailand
Issues: Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
In February 2025, Nike announced a remediation plan for the Hong Seng workers, finally acknowledging that workers’ rights were violated and that compensation is due. Nike’s compensation plan calls for workers to receive 100% of lost wages, consistent with the WRC’s long-standing recommendation, but the plan falls short in key areas, including the lack of any provision for interest. Most importantly, the plan provides only token compensation for the courageous worker leader who was forced to flee Thailand when, in retaliation for his advocacy, Hong Seng filed false criminal charges against him.
WRC Update: Nike Remediation Plan for Hong Seng Workers
Country: Thailand
Issues: Covid-19, Freedom of Association Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Scott Nova Date: April 21, 2025 Re: WRC Update: Nike Remediation Plan for Hong Seng Workers I want to provide you with the WRC’s assessment of Nike’s current remediation plan for Hong Seng Knitting in Thailand: As always, please let us know if you have questions or would like to…
Style Avenue S.A.
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
Style Avenue was found to have multiple and repeated labor rights violations, including forced overtime, illegal terminations, verbal abuse by management, failure to respect freedom of association, locking workers in the factory, excessive heat, and unsanitary conditions.
The Solidarity Center is On the Brink. Where Does That Leave Garment Workers’ Rights?
Country: Global
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wrongful Termination
Gap Allowed Haiti Factory to Swindle Pregnant Workers, Carry Out Mass Firing of Union Leaders
Country: Haiti
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
US retailer Gap is refusing to require a Haitian factory that makes clothing for its Old Navy stores to reinstate and compensate women workers who were cheated out of maternity benefits after being dismissed during pregnancy, as well as leaders of a factory union who were fired en masse, in violation of Haitian labor laws…