Research

EXPLOITED AND ILLEGALISED: The Lives of Palm Oil Migrant Workers in Sabah

2020-01-17

Migrant workers are responsible for Malaysia’s success as one of the world’s largest palm oil producers. Palm oil development began in the 1970s, thus beginning the industry’s heavy reliance on migrant workers.

Sabah, the second-largest palm oil producer amongst Malaysian states, harbors a significant number of workers, accounting for 50% of Sabah workforce and 39.5% of the total migrant work force in Malaysia.

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Profit Over People: Working Conditions in Sinar Mas Palm Oil Supply Chain

2018-08-15

Palm oil has long been the subject of criticism from various quarters. Amidst of criticism, the global demand for palm oil is increasing, and palm oil plantations are also increasing in many places, in particular in Indonesia, the largest palm oil producer in the world.

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Resistance on the Continent of Labour: Strategies and Initiatives of Labour Organizing in Asia

2017-07-15

This book provides an insight into how we see the global trajectories of capitalism from a labour perspective in the specific context and setting in Asia. It represents an ongoing effort by labour activists to challenge capital in their particular context. The book discusses a unique perspective on efforts towards the changes of labour relations, with concrete examples of the implementation of different workers’ organizing strategies and initiatives.

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National Asbestos Profile - India

2017-05-16

The Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India (OEHNI) published the National Asbestos Profile of India on April 28, 2017 - International Workers Memorial Day. The hazards of Asbestos are well known. 55 countries have banned its use, trade, import, mining, manufacturing and other economic activities related to asbestos. Nepal banned asbestos in 2014 while Sri Lanka has declared to ban import of asbestos roof sheets from 2018. The Government of Sri Lanka plans to cease use of all asbestos products by 2024.

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[Bangladesh] Decent Work and Labour Rights for Working Women in Bangladesh

2016-03-24

Research Report by Labour at Infomal Economy, Bangladesh

This action research was conducted between 2014 and 2015 to examine the working and living conditions of a broad spectrum of women workers in Bangladesh, and to make recommendations as to how their conditions can be improved through capacity building, organising and advocacy, while taking into consideration their specific concerns. In addition to garment workers, informal workers such as waste pickers, street vendors, domestic workers and tea plantation workers were included.

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[Philippines] Multi-dimensional Vulnerabilities of Women Workers in the Informal Sector

2016-03-14

This action research conducted by EILER examines how women in the informal sector in two urban communities in Manila make the most of available resources in order to rise above their seemingly disadvantaged situation within the economy.