Toyota (and Suzuki) Linked to Human Trafficking and Sweatshop Abuses

[silvachris1]

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Toyota May Be a Shade Greener Environmentally but has badly stumbled with Human Rights Abuses

NEW YORK, June 18 -- Today the National Labor Committee (NLC) is releasing a 65-page report, "The Toyota You Don't Know" documenting serious human rights violations by the Toyota Motor Company, which will disturb most Americans.

"Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pit, Bill Maher and others have led the way in turning Toyota's Prius into a symbol of concern for our environment," said Charles Kernaghan, director of the NLC, "We hope that these same celebrities will now also challenge Toyota to improve its respect for human and worker rights. As a start, Toyota should cut its ties to the Burmese dictators and end the exploitation of foreign guest workers trafficked to Japan."

* Toyota linked to human trafficking and sweatshop abuse: Toyota's much admired "Just in Time" auto parts supply chain is riddled with sweatshop abuse, including the trafficking of foreign guest workers, mostly from China and Vietnam to Japan, who are stripped of their passports and often forced to work--including at subcontract plants supplying Toyota--16 hours a day, seven days a week, while being paid less than half the legal minimum wage. Guest workers who complain about abusive conditions are deported.
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Sorry if this is a double post or anything else. I just glanced at the previous posts.

[TheGeneral]

nice! Who would buy a camry over a malibu after this?

[mbukukanyau]

I knew there was a problem with the way camry seats were stiched.

[Sal Collaziano]

If enough of a big deal is made about this, it may force these Japanese companies to be more concerned with their employees.. That'll help level the playing field..

[460ford]

Originally Posted by Sal Collaziano

If enough of a big deal is made about this, it may force these Japanese companies to be more concerned with their employees.. That'll help level the playing field..

Well we know the media is not going to mention jack **** about this, But if Ford or GM were found to abuse workers it would be front page news on MSN with some jackass complaining about how his 1980 Ford sucked and he will never buy another american car.

[Htay7500]

Originally Posted by silvachris1;1432406
"Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pit, Bill Maher and others have led the way in turning Toyota's Prius into a symbol of concern for our environment," said Charles Kernaghan, director of the NLC, "We hope that these same celebrities will now also challenge Toyota to improve its respect for human and worker rights. [B

As a start, Toyota should cut its ties to the Burmese dictators [/b]and end the exploitation of foreign guest workers trafficked to Japan."

and because of this, I've failed to see why I'd buy a toyota after the government refuses to restrict aid in certain places on the irrawaddy region. it took $50 in phone cards to reach my family in the country's largest city. thank god everyone was ok, but some were unfortunate and my prayers go to them. but part of their house was blown off a bit. theres also reports of sexual misconduct commited by the military to many women and children. I'm speachless.

[chakis24]

and is this anywhere in the media? nope.

[silvachris1]

Originally Posted by chakis24

and is this anywhere in the media? nope.

It probably never will be either.

[ZR1-S10]

Originally Posted by chakis24

and is this anywhere in the media? nope.

We'll just have to spread it around ourselves!