Young Activist's Blog
A blog to showcase the youth led campaigns, projects, events and meetings across Europe. The blog aims not only to publicise the hard work of makeITfair's young volunteers, but also to provide inspiration for others who wish to take action. The makeITfair blog is best viewed using Firefox
22 January 2010
Mobile Phone Industry in Shenzhen, China
A new report published in December 2009 by SwedWatch & SOMO describes recent developments in the mobile phone industry in Shenzhen, China. read more...
Chinese battery producer fails to be a decent employer
On 28 April 2009, on the occasion of the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers, GoodElectronics reported about the ongoing struggle of Chinese cadmium poisoned workers, addressing their (former) employer Gold Peak Industrial Holding Ltd for compensation and redress. GoodElectronics called upon Gold Peak and its subsidiaries to listen to the concerns and demands of the affected workers and take appropriate steps to resolve the lingering conflicts. Moreover, GoodElectronics called upon electronic brand name companies sourcing from Gold Peak to look into the issues raised by Gold Peak workers and Chinese labour groups and to put their policies regarding supply chain responsibility in practice. read more...
17 December 2009
Important improvements at mobile phone charger manufacturer in Shenzhen
One of every two mobile phones is manufactured in China. In 2008, makeITfair published a report about poor working conditions at factories that mobile phone companies source from. One year later, two of the factories (supplying chargers to Nokia, Motorola, Samsung and LG) have been re-examined. Since makeITfair’s first report was released, important improvements have been experienced by workers, improvements such as the provision of adequate protection gear and health and safety training. However, important issues remain, including excessive working hours and medical tests before hiring. read more...
16 December 2009
Alright stop, collaborate and listen!
During the Youth Roundtable back in March 2009, the makeITfair partners inspired the young participants to support the objectives and values of the campaign using a variety of methods. One such method was the use of thought provoking short films. read more...
14 December 2009
‘On the move. The electronics industry in Central and Eastern Europe’ - a makeITfair Report
Today makeITfair released a new report discussing when the centrally controlled economic systems collapsed and the markets of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) opened up to foreign capital, most of the world’s biggest electronics companies started to invest in the region. How did this affect workers in the CEE? And how can we make the companies act responsibly towards their workers? read more...
