ICCS Thematic Special Issues: Global Supply Chains, International Labour Migration and Migrant Workers

by admin | Oct 2, 2026

ICCS Thematic Special Issues: Global Supply Chains, International Labour Migration and Migrant Workers (2019–2026) — Migration, Unequal Citizens, and Critical Legal Studies We are pleased to share the ICCS Thematic Special Issue, jointly published by the International...

Trade Policy and Labor Rights: Competition and Convergence

by admin | May 25, 2026

Event Title: Trade Policy and Labor Rights: Competition and Convergence Introduction to the Event: Amid the restructuring of global supply chains and intensifying geopolitical competition, trade policy is no longer limited to tariff reductions. It has increasingly...

Da Wang: The first human trafficking court case involving a Taiwanese-owned FOC vessel. Kaohsiung District Court Trial Observation — Call for Participation

by admin | May 15, 2026

Da Wang: The first human trafficking court case involving a Taiwanese-owned FOC vessel. Kaohsiung District Court Trial Observation — Call for Participation   ■ Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ■ Location: Criminal Court, Courtroom 4, Kaohsiung District Court...

Global Production Networks, the State, and Migrant Workers: Governing Labour in the Semiconductor Industry

by admin | May 4, 2026

Time May 4, 2026 (Monday), 13:30– 16:00(GMT+8, Taiwan Time) Venue Onsite and online synchronous session, conducted entirely in Mandarin with English simultaneous interpretation. Onsite： A401, Assembly Building I, Guangfu Campus, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung...

Taiwan’s Leading Bicycle Manufacturer Sanctioned for Forced Labor: Control Yuan Report Exposes Regulatory Gaps and Oversight Failures

by admin | Apr 27, 2026

Taiwan’s Leading Bicycle Manufacturer Sanctioned for Forced Labor: Control Yuan Report Exposes Regulatory Gaps and Oversight Failures The Control Yuan’s Investigation Report No. 115, Social Investigation 0015, states that Taiwan’s leading bicycle manufacturer, Company...

The “Yu Fu” Forced Labor Civil Case – Third Hearing Court Observation

by admin | Apr 16, 2026

April 1, 2026 In September 2024, eight Indonesian fishers who had previously been employed on the Taiwanese distant-water fishing vessel Yu Fu filed a civil lawsuit before the Pingtung District Court with the assistance of lawyers and labor organizations. They sought...

Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor Issues “Reference Guidelines on Corporate Prevention of Forced Labor” to Help Businesses Align with International Fair Recruitment Standards

by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | Publication

Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor Issues “Reference Guidelines on Corporate Prevention of Forced Labor” to Help Businesses Align with International Fair Recruitment Standards February 25, 2026 On February 24, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor released the “Reference Guidelines on...

“Yu Fu” Fishers’ Lawsuit for Minimum Wage Differentials — Third Hearing at Pingtung District Court on March 31, 2026

by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | Publication

“Yu Fu” Fishers’ Lawsuit for Minimum Wage Differentials — Third Hearing at Pingtung District Court on March 31, 2026 March 12, 2026 Time: March 31, 2026 (Tuesday), 2:50 PM Location: Civil Division, Pingtung District Court (No. 47, Hezuo Street, Pingtung City,...

Understanding Indicators of Forced Labor and Financial Insecurity through the Giant Group. Case

by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | Publication

Understanding Indicators of Forced Labor and Financial Insecurity through the Giant Manufacturing Co. Case March, 18, 2026 Commentary by Dr Bonny Ling: On Forced Labour Indicators Dealing with Financial Insecurity If we look at the five indicators of forced labour in...

Civil Society Monitoring Network Releases Report on Human Rights Impacts of Taiwanese Businesses in Thailand

by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | Publication

Civil Society Monitoring Network Releases Report on Human Rights Impacts of Taiwanese Businesses in Thailand March 27, 2026 On March 22, the Taiwan Transnational Corporations Watch (TTNC Watch) held a forum to launch the “Human Rights Impact Report on Taiwanese...