How 'Blackbirders' Forced Tens of Thousands of Pacific Islanders Into Slavery After the Civil War
Blackbirding in the Pacific Islands involved deceitful acts by slave traders, leading to the abduction of thousands for forced labor in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ex-Dancer Accuses Shen Yun of Forced Labor and Trafficking in Lawsuit
Shen Yun Performing Arts is accused of trafficking vulnerable children for labor, exploiting them through coercive tactics and abusive practices.
South Korea to shun Sado mine memorial in Japan DW 11/23/2024
South Korea declines to attend Japan's memorial for forced labor victims, indicating ongoing diplomatic tensions and unresolved historical grievances.
California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form
California voters rejected a measure to ban forced labor, maintaining current exemptions that critics say exploit incarcerated individuals.
Ikea pledges 6 million to former prisoners of communist East Germany who were forced to build flat-pack furniture during the Cold War
Ikea has agreed to pay millions to former political prisoners who were forced to work in East German factories from 1960 to 1990.
China to Investigate U.S. Retailer, Sending a Message Over Xinjiang
China is investigating PVH for potentially discriminatory actions against Xinjiang products amid tensions between multinational companies, Western governments, and human rights issues.
Religious cult leaders convicted of forcing children into unpaid labor
High-ranking members of a Kansas City organization were convicted of forced labor and abusing children, betraying their initial promise to provide safety and education.
Cult leaders convicted for exploiting children in forced labor since 2000
Six cult members were convicted for subjecting children to forced labor and abuse in unsafe conditions.
Religious cult leaders convicted of forcing children into unpaid labor
High-ranking members of a Kansas City organization were convicted of forced labor and abusing children, betraying their initial promise to provide safety and education.
Cult leaders convicted for exploiting children in forced labor since 2000
Six cult members were convicted for subjecting children to forced labor and abuse in unsafe conditions.
Planned Shein IPO needs closer scrutiny, says former Labour minister
The UK government should investigate Shein for potential forced labor connections, especially regarding its supply chain linked to Xinjiang.
New Senate bill to tighten import requirements for low-value imports
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to crack down on fentanyl smuggling and the import of products made with forced labor.
London Stock Exchange denies lowering standards to win Shein IPO
The London Stock Exchange Group's CEO denied lowering standards to attract Shein's IPO, highlighting the importance of meeting UK listing authority requirements for transparency and governance.
The Morning Risk Report: Auto Parts May Have Been Made With Forced Labor, Senate Report Says
Automakers sourced parts from banned company linked to Chinese forced labor.
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to resign over widespread sexual harassment report.
EU Parliament and Council agree to ban products made with forced labour
Provisional agreement reached to ban products made with forced labor in the EU market
Clear delineation of responsibilities between EU Commission and member states in identifying and banning companies exploiting forced workers
The Morning Risk Report: Enforcement of China Forced-Labor Import Ban Needs to Be Much Tougher, Say U.S. Lawmakers
The leaders of a congressional committee are urging the Biden administration to crack down on imports linked to Chinese forced labor.
Specifically, they want to ramp up criminal prosecutions and close a trade loophole used by e-commerce companies Shein and Temu.
Forced-labour watchdog opens probe against Guess over possible Uyghur slave labour | CBC News
Canada's corporate watchdog is investigating Guess over potential ties to forced labor in China.
The ombudsperson for responsible enterprise has launched similar probes into other Canadian branches of companies.
Saudi Arabia accused of using forced labour ahead of Fifa World Cup decision
Saudi Arabia facing allegations of forced labor among migrant workforce.
If Californians Vote in November to Ban Forced Labor, Will Prison Inmates Get a Raise?
California may ban forced labor in prisons via Proposition 6, potentially leading to minimum wage for inmate work and challenging existing legal doctrines.