11-12 work hours each day, for 30 days each month – monthly overtime exceeding 142 hours – during peak season (September – November). If workers do not work overtime, they won’t get a living wage. Malfunctioning machines lead in the past to over 8 major accidents resulting in life-long disabilities. Work pace is fast, no time to use the bathroom. Managers speak harshly and crudely to workers.
10.5 working hours per day, 7 days/week regardless of peak or off season. Workers are being scolded, if being slow. At times physical abuse is in order. Workers complain of strong toxic odors, when manufacturing mobile phones and cameras.
Five former Gucci-employees publicly release an open letter claiming that the company was a “sweatshop”, alleging abusive management, over 12 hour daily shifts, at times staying until 2-3:00 am, forced overtime, among other grievances.
Report reveals severe violations of workers’ rights in Asian (China, Philippines) mobile phone factories.
Report reveals that suppliers of computer components in the Philippines violated labour laws and codes of conduct of computer brands.
Workers riot at Samsung factory, after late-arriving worker is beaten by security guards.
Documentary investigates low wages, excessive work hours and other labor violations in Dell supply chain factories.
Child labor – workers as young as 12 years old, abusive management, unpaid wages and fire hazards in clothing factory.
Excessive work hours at factory (4.500 workers) producing garments; many employees routinely work more than 100 hours/week; regularly work may last until 5 a.m to meet production targets.
