Haiti: Unions Play Important Role in Restoring $1 Million to Garment Workers

March 31, 2023 00:03:17
Haiti: Unions Play Important Role in Restoring $1 Million to Garment Workers
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Haiti: Unions Play Important Role in Restoring $1 Million to Garment Workers

Mar 31 2023 | 00:03:17

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Show Notes

  Union activism was integral in getting $1 million in back wages and benefits restored to garment workers in Haiti after they were left jobless when their factory suddenly closed in December. More than 1,000 workers were impacted by the sudden closure, during vacation, of the U.S.-owned Vald’or factory. They did not receive severance pay, […]

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