Aug 2007

The Story of Toys Made in China for Wal-Mart

SACOM PRESS STATEMENT on release of Wal-Mart 2006 Ethical Sourcing

Wal-Mart squeeze pushes Chinese toy factories to lie and cheat Chinese Workers suffer intense labor pains calling on human dignity

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Jan 3, 2007
Hermosa: emergency fund set up and new action request In 2006 we have several times asked you to support the Hermosa workers, whose factory closed in may 2005 following an attempt to organize a union. A determined group of 63 workers has since been campaigning to receive their legally owed severance and other payments, and to end the blacklisting that prevents them from getting new jobs in the Maquila.
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Nov 2006, Stop violence against Philippine garment workers
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is alarmed at the recent violence and ongoing repression directed at those who support workers' rights in the Philippines and find the alleged involvement of local authorities, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) police and Jantro Security guards to be particularly troubling.
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Aug 10, 2006
Hermosa: Further Action Needed. Workers still without jobs, medical care and severance pay.
Please take a few moments to send a (another) letter to the brands that have sourced from the Hermosa factory in El Salvador. The factory closed in May 2005 – over one year ago – and the workers that were involved in defending their rights at Hermosa are still without formal jobs, do not have access to ISSS medical system for employees that covers basic medical care unlike the free government health clinics, and have not received a cent of outstanding wages, overtime payments or severance pay.

Whilst we welcome the actions that some of the brands have been taking to attempt to resolve the case, this action is clearly insufficient, and therefore, we are calling on the brands - once again - to ensure that the workers demands are met.
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Asda Wal-Mart – The Alternative Report

The second in a series of War on Want alternative company reports looks at the world’s largest retail company Wal-Mart. The September 2005 report describes how Wal-Mart’s pursuit of the lowest possible prices has taken a heavy toll on its employees and suppliers. This report reviews Wal-Mart’s record over and against its rhetoric on corporate social responsibility and also recommends action to redress some of the damage inflicted by the company’s operations.

Available at www.waronwant.org/download.php?id=369

Workers Sue Wal-Mart Over Sweatshop Conditions

Sept 2005, Workers in six countries filed a class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday, claiming the world's largest retailer overlooks sweatshop conditions at toy and clothing factories from China to Nicaragua. More info >>

Jan 2005, Wal-Mart Wins "Public Eye Award" For Irresponsible Corporate Behaviour