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Myanmar: Workers at Tianjin Fashion Milestone garment factory report workers' rights violations incl. forced overtime without pay, denial of leave & wage cuts; incl. co. responses
In March 2022, it was reported that workers were facing a number of violations at Tianjin Fashion Factory, including forced and unpaid overtime, denial of leave, wage deductions, denial of social security benefits, and drinking water provided to workers at the factory turning yellow. A worker was reportedly dismissed for complaining about unpaid overtime. The factory reportedly produces for Inditex, BESTSELLER and LPP S.A.
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited the buyers to respond. LPP S.A, BESTSELLER, Inditex and Primark responded and the responses are included below.