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Lesotho: Solidarity with workers at Quantum Apparel

 
 
Under the pretext of government tariffs, Quantum Apparel factory in Lesotho has undertaken a vicious union-busting campaign, targeting and firing hundreds of recently unionized workers. 700 garment workers at Quantum Apparel recently organized a union in one of Africa’s most impoverished countries, but Quantum Apparel has refused to negotiate a decent CBA and instead responded with mass layoffs particularly targeting union activists and members.

Quantum sells to major brands including Woolworth’s and Walmart and continues to refuse productive dialogue with the union.

This struggle comes in the context of a broader fight by workers in Lesotho to demand representation in discussions around trade agreements with the United States and the potentially devastating effects of tariffs on workers.

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Type in your message here - or just use the existing message. We stand in solidarity with the members of UNITE at Quantum Apparel, who are facing union-busting, unpaid overtime, and retaliation for exercising their rights at work. Quantum’s actions are a stark violation of international standards and a blatant attempt to undermine labor rights. We call on Quantum Apparel to immediately ensure: Full respect for workers' right to unionize and bargain collectively; Payment of all legally mandated overtime; An end to retaliation and threats against union leaders and members; Job security for all workers. We call on buyers of Quantum including Woolworth's and Walmart to ensure their supplier stops all union busting, protects their workers, and respects their rights to freedom of association and bargaining. Enter the number 5727 here: Thank you Would you like to receive future urgent action alerts from us? Yes : No : LabourStart takes your privacy very seriously. Read our privacy statement here. Your message will be sent to the following email addresses: kumara.k@dutyfreesourcing.com, ethics@walmart.com, chris.cyrenne@walmart.com, nambrosio@mrpg.com, vpierce@pnp.co.za, help@miladys.co.za, thembisaskweyiya@woolworths.co.za, InvestorRelations@woolworths.co.za