Bata acknowledges that Palla & Co. violated the Bata Supplier Code. This effectively means that Bata was aware of the labor rights violations at Palla & Co. while sourcing there. However, instead of trying to contribute to and assist the supplier in the resolution of the conflict, Bata chose to end their commercial relationship...With respect to business relationships, in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, all businesses have the responsibility to avoid contributing to adverse human rights impacts and address impacts when they occur, including by participating in remediation..., we therefore strongly urge Bata to engage in the resolution of the conflict. To do so, we ask Bata to contact Mr. Anton Marcus, Joint Secretary of the FTZ&GSE Union to establish a true dialogue with the union and Palla. It is imperative that Bata also engages with Palla to find a suitable solution for the workers regarding the dismissals and outstanding wage increases, including considering to re-establish the commercial relationship with the factory.