Global Labor Justice

10/12/2026

On October 13th, the government of Kuwait will run for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. Kuwait is running for one of four seats for the Asia-Pacific region, and since there are only four candidates for these seats, the country is certain to be elected by the UN General Assembly – regardless of its record on labor and human rights.

This is an important moment to assess the Government of Kuwait's record on migrant worker rights. The Coalition on Labor Justice for Migrants in the Gulf created a report card assessing how well Kuwait’s labor laws protect migrant workers – looking closely at international convention ratifications, and how they are implemented in practice including, crucially, whether migrant workers can exercise their fundamental right to freedom of association, and enjoy equal protection under national labor laws. All migrant workers’ rights, regardless of sector or country of origin, must be protected and respected in line with international labor standards.

Check out the report card below ⬇

The Coalition on Labor Justice for Migrants in the Gulf is a transnational coalition of human and labor rights organizations and global unions that advocates for the rights of migrant workers employed in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Coalition is led by Global Labor Justice, Anti-Slavery International, EquidemOrg , and International Domestic Workers Federation.

10/10/2026

We stand with Chicago Hotel Workers, from their historic fight against gender-based violence and harassment at work to their brave strike for fair wages today!

10/06/2026

Last night, over 250 leaders, friends, and allies of the labor movement gathered in Washington, DC, to kick off a year to celebrate: the 40th anniversary of Global Labor Justice. We thank everyone who joined us in celebrating all that we have achieved together over four decades.

10/02/2026

We’re putting the final touches together for this Monday's celebration to kick off our 40th anniversary! Register today to celebrate decades building worker power! https://laborrights.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F49360

09/28/2026

Our 40th Anniversary kickoff is ONE WEEK AWAY, RSVP today! https://laborrights.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F49360

09/17/2026

NEW in Washington Post: StarKist’s tuna supply chain partly relies on forced labor, a new report finds.

The story covers the launch of a new Global Labor Justice report, On the Hook: Forced Labor in StarKist’s Supply Chain developed with Fospi Pmfu.

Among 92 migrant fishers interviewed across 37 vessels, forced-labor “indicators” were found to be present in all cases.

“We got about three hours of sleep each night. We worked nonstop. And if there was an accident, they ignored it,” fisher Adrie Nelwan told The Post.

Fishers represented by FOSPI-PMFU, the largest migrant fishers union in Taiwan, are demanding that StarKist negotiate directly with workers and enter a binding agreement to protect workers’ rights.

StarKist “did not respond directly to a request for comment on the findings.”

Read the article:

Workers allege involuntary labor and other abuses on Taiwan-flagged fishing boats that supply the U.S. brand, according to a report by Global Labor Justice.

09/17/2026

Today, Fospi Pmfu, a labor union representing migrant fishers in Taiwan who work on vessels in StarKist supply chain, launched the Freedom for Fishers Campaign — Kampanye ABK Merdeka — together with Global Labor Justice. The campaign calls on StarKist to come to the bargaining table with fishers and negotiate a binding agreement over working conditions in its Pacific albacore tuna supply chain.

The campaign marks an unprecedented demand by the largest migrant fisher union in Taiwan to a major U.S. seafood brand.

The campaign launch features the publication of a major report, On the Hook: Forced Labor in StarKist’s Supply Chain and, simultaneous with the report launch, FOSPI and GLJ have filed a complaint against Dongwon Industries - the Korean conglomerate that owns StarKist

“Today FOSPI- PMFU sets the direction for the seafood sector to end forced labor and advance freedom of association and more dignified work for fishers. Evidence-based research shows that enforceable brand agreements– similar to what FOSPI is proposing– have worked because brand buying power is linked to supply chains where workers have unions and labor rights at work,” said Jennifer (JJ) Rosenbaum, Executive Director of Global Labor Justice.

Read more here: https://globallaborjustice.org/campaigns/freedom-for-fishers/

09/09/2026

This Labor Day, Philly union members stood in solidarity with union garment workers in Asia to demand an end to workplace Gender Based Violence and Harassment (GVBH)! Women labor leaders across the US are telling Victoria's Secret it's time to take responsibility and make a labor agreement that protect workers.

09/07/2026

As we celebrate Labor Day here in the United States, Global Labor Justice is both looking back on our four decades of work and solidarity around the world with workers and their unions and looking forward to the work ahead. Join us October 5th to celebrate 40 years of building worker power!

RSVP: https://laborrights.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F49360

09/03/2026

NYC is putting Victoria’s Secret on notice 👀

NYC Commission On Human Rights has issued a formal “Notice of Obligations” to Victoria's Secret, ahead of its Fall 2026 fashion show, citing the company's troubled history with sexual harassment and discrimination. NYC Deputy Mayor Julie Su (tag) weighed in directly, saying Victoria's Secret “must fulfill its obligations to workers."

The warning comes amid growing scrutiny of VS's ties to a garment worker's death: Paramasivam Pushpalatha, a 44-year-old garment worker at a Brandix factory in Sri Lanka, died last October after repeatedly being denied medical leave. Since then, Brandix has been accused of intimidating coworkers and threatening union organizers seeking justice.

As VS moves its fashion show to Los Angeles, the accountability fight will follow them there.