May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Swedwatch":
Business & Money: 26 Oct 11
Berry pickers working in Sweden without a permit are being badly mistreated, according to a new report from the labour rights watchdog Swedwatch.
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National: 14 Mar 11
After several years of scandals involving guests workers imported to Sweden to pick berries in the north of the country, a Swedish human rights and corporate social responsibility watchdog has opened an investigation.
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National: 28 Feb 10
A fire at a H&M factory in Bangladesh last week was not the first at the site and the company is investigating allegations that 21 workers who died in the blaze were locked in at the time.
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Politics: 21 Oct 08
Swedish lock maker Assa Abloy has come under fire from several Swedish aid organizations for a factory it owns which sits in a disputed Israeli settlement on the West Bank.
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National: 20 Apr 06
A Swedish report says that little has changed for children and young people working in cacao plantations in West Africa, despite years of pressure for improved conditions.
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National: 17 Nov 05
Swedes' favourite poison is produced using slavery and child labour, a new report from watchdog Swedwatch says. If you want to be ethical you should buy organic for your next fika, it says.
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National: 4 Jul 05
Swedish companies in Saudi Arabia confiscate migrant workers' passports and refuse to employ women. ABB and TetraPak are among the offenders, according to a watchdog.
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Business & Money: 7 Apr 05
It's a bad PR day for DIY chain Clas Ohlson, after a report by Swedwatch harshly criticises the firm for not checking up on the working conditions of employees in China.
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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