There are over 24 million people in the world who are suspected to be working via forced labor. Forced labor is basically any type of work that is exacted from a person under a threat of a penalty. It is essential that plans and foundations are created in order to protect the rights of a worker. The Fair Labor Association’s Harvesting the Future project was created in 2019 and is aimed to help different seasonal workers in Turkey and it’s surrounding countries.
Key Takeaways:
- Forced labor is any type of work that is done by a person who is under threat of a penalty.
- Palm oil is sources by Nestle from over 80 suppliers in 20 different countries and workers are vulnerable to low wages and long hours.
- The Earthworm Foundation was created to make it easier to find companies that are using forced labor and human trafficking.
“We are addressing the risk of forced labor in various agricultural supply chains by developing programs targeting forced labor indicators, like unethical recruitment practices.”
Read more: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/human-rights/forced-labor
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