Starbucks sued—again!
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| April 27th, 2025 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Forced labor Starbucks sued over complicity in trafficking and forced labor of coffee workers in BBrazil lnternational Rights Advocates filed a landmark federal lawsuit against Starbucks, representing trafficked Brazilian workers forced to harvest coffee in slavery-like conditions. The case alleges that Starbucks knowingly benefited from forced labor in its supply chain and failed to act despite overwhelming evidence. Read more… |
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| Child labor violations Behind the curtain: dance group Shen Yun accused of child labor exploitation Two former dancers for Shen Yun Performing Arts, the traditional Chinese dance company, filed a lawsuit accusing the group of amassing a financial fortune by subjecting an “army of child laborers” to brutal working conditions and psychological coercion. |
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| Supply chain UK green energy bill amended to block slave labor-linked solar panels The UK amended its energy bill to ban GB Energy from using solar panels linked to forced labor, following pressure from campaigners and MPs. The move aims to address forced labor in China’s solar supply chains while ensuring the UK’s renewable transition remains ethical and free from exploitation. Read more… |
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