This briefing paper provided case studies of previous investor initiatives to engage companies on forced labour.
Overview
Forced labour is one of the most pressing workers’ rights challenges of our time. With over 12.3 million workers worldwide forced to work in unacceptable conditions, forced (...)
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Investing in Decent Work: Forced labour - case studies
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OECD public consultation on draft High-Level Principles on Long-Term Investment Financing by Institutional Investors
The Global Unions Committee on Workers Capital (CWC) encouraged all CWC members and beyond to take part in the on-going public consultation on draft High-Level Principles on LongTerm Investment Financing by Institutional Investors, conducted by the (...)
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Trade and Human Rights in Burma (2012-10)
Since 2011 the Burmese government has made a series of sweeping reforms that have led the EU, the U.S. and the ILO to suspend sanctions and restrictions on investment. Multi-national companies are now eagerly eyeing opportunities in Burma to exploit its resources and untapped markets. Labour (...)
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Investing in Decent Work: Forced labour
This briefing paper highlights investor risks associated with forced labour in the steel, cotton and cocoa sectors, and provides recommendations for engaging companies on this core labour issue.
Overview
Forced labour is one of the most pressing workers’ rights challenges of our time. With (...) -
Investing in Decent Work: Occupational Health and Safety
After focusing on the issue of forced labour, the second round of publications in the CWC’s Investing in Decent Work briefing paper series looks at occupational health and safety (OHS). Briefing paper #3 urges greater shareholder collaboration to push companies towards ensuring robust health and (...)