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Harriet and Anthony
2023 Jul 26

New communications colleagues at Electronics Watch

Two new communications colleagues joined us at Electronics Watch earlier this month: Harriet Edwards, Communications and Events Manager, and Anthony Silkoff, Communications Consultant. They bring vital skills to the team, which will help us continue to increase and improve communications with our stakeholders.

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Growth in every aspect
2023 Jul 5

Growth in every aspect - the key takeaway from 2022

As our recently released Annual Report shows, growth was the theme for 2022. Our team expanded from seven to seventeen with the support of affiliates and new funders. And our capacity to help public sector organisations protect the rights of workers in their electronics supply chains increased substantially.

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Union rights
2023 Jun 30

Victory for trade union rights in Czechia

Electronics Watch is now able to publicly release another of its impact stories. This time from a Foxconn factory in Czechia, which supplies HPE servers to many of our affiliates. There were substantial improvements in core labour rights areas in this case – the result of meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the remediation process.

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Chemical safety commitee
2023 Jun 13

Release of Joint Chemical Safety Committee Guidance

The Clean Electronics Production Network (CEPN) has released Joint Chemical Safety Committee Guidance covering the key elements for developing and running joint worker-management committees to address chemical safety concerns in electronics factories. The Guidance was developed with the active participation of Electronics Watch and fellow CEPN member organisations and expert advisors. Extensive consultation focused on active worker participation and management of the Committees.

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Strengthening our Monitoring in Malaysia
2023 Apr 21

Strengthening our Monitoring in Malaysia

Electronics Watch carried out a mission to Malaysia in February 2023. The trip focused on building stronger linkages with monitoring partners on the ground, and meeting workers and trade unions at the facilities we monitor.

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Taiwan training
2023 Apr 18

Taiwan Training on Migrant Labour Issues

Electronics Watch delivered a two-day training in Taiwan last month for our monitoring partner, Serve the People Association (SPA). SPA runs shelters for migrant workers in the capital, Taipei. SPA's core team, shelter staff and volunteers covered topics including the Electronics Watch Monitoring Methodology, Migrant Labor Issues, Freedom of Association, Health and Safety, Grievances and Due Diligence Legislations.

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Philippines’ Lowest Bidder Game
2023 Apr 14

Philippines’ Lowest Bidder Game

Despite the recent change of leadership in the country, there are currently no signs of improvement in working conditions and respect for human rights in the Philippines. Low wages and temporary work are the rule. Electronics Watch is strengthening its monitoring there from 2023.

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