Lawmaker says Cobalt Supply Chain Act would bar imports tied to forced child and adult labor In the same committee hearing, an unidentified speaker said they introduced the "Cobalt Supply Chain Act" (transcript: H.R. 23 10) to keep goods containing cobalt refined in the People's Republic of China out of U.S. markets if that cobalt was produced with forced child or adult labor; the speaker cited prior hearings and testimony estimating tens of thousands of child miners.

A new bill, the "Cobalt Supply Chain Act," aims to block imports tied to forced labor in China, raising urgent ethical questions about our mineral policies.

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#US #CitizenPortal #SupplyChainEthics #ChildLaborAwareness #USForeignAffairs #LaborRights

House committee advances bill tying state incentives to Uyghur forced-labor rules The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness voted to report House Bill 52 88, which would require Michigan incentive recipients to comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and allow full clawbacks if violations are found. Testimony emphasized human-rights and economic fairness concerns.

Michigan is taking a stand against forced labor by advancing a bill that ties state incentives to compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

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Allegations of sweatshop conditions persist in Chinese iPhone factories. Workers report excessive hours, discrimination, and delayed wages. #LaborRights #Apple #Foxconn #SupplyChainEthics Link: thedailytechfeed.com/persistent-a...

It feels like fever-dream whack-a-mole with so much requiring attention. 🧵

1. Global supply chain ethics run deeper than waste. Child labor in cobalt mines + sweatshops for cheap tech are systemic issues. Must have ethical supply chains to align with justice-driven values. #SupplyChainEthics

🚨 Human trafficking isn't just sci-fi fiction. In Mudd's Women, Star Trek reveals shocking truths that remain relevant today. 💊💰 Dive into compliance red flags hidden in plain sight.

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Forced Labor Rampant in Turkmenistan’s 2024 Cotton Harvest, Say Rights Groups - The Times Of Central Asia Despite public pledges of reform and cooperation with the International Labor Organization (ILO), Turkmenistan's government continues to enforce widespread

Forced labor persists in Turkmenistan’s cotton industry, impacting public workers and global supply chains despite promises of reform timesca.com/forced-labor... #Turkmenistan #CottonIndustry #HumanRights #ForcedLabor #SupplyChainEthics #LaborRights

Tech sector still failing to rid supply chains of forced labour | Computer Weekly KnowTheChain’s latest benchmark analysis of the IT sector’s efforts to address forced labour in supply chains shows there has been very little improvement in their due diligence practices over the las...

📢 The tech sector must do better! Despite efforts, #forcedlabour remains a critical issue in supply chains. It's time for stronger actions and accountability to ensure ethical practices. #TechForGood #HumanRights #ModernSlavery #SupplyChainEthics 💪

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New ethical standards under the Modern Slavery Act Supply Chain Transparency

Businesses are increasingly held to higher standards under the Modern Slavery Act, focusing on supply chain transparency and human rights. Stay ahead of the curve - read more here: www.cannabistrades.org/stories/new-...
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