Congratulations to the garment workers in the Philipines who make Lululemon’s clothing. They won a major victory with a new agreement with contractor Metrowear Two management.
The Labour News Network shared the key worker gains below via a letter from a worker representative:
- Our five (5) terminated union leaders were reinstated effective June 23, 2025, with full back wages from the date of their termination.
- The current disciplinary scheme, especially the 35-point demerit system, will undergo review with the aim of crafting a new disciplinary policy in consultation with the Union.
- The Company commits to fully respect employees’ freedom of association and will make sure that this is clearly conveyed to all its employees.
- As a concrete step in this commitment, a labor education seminar on unionism will be conducted and attended by all rank-and-file employees of the company. Management and the Union will coordinate on the attendance, date, time, and venue of the seminar. Furthermore, DOLE and the Union will lead the conduct of this labor education.
- Management and the Union will work to conclude the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on or before July 30, 2025. Additionally, amendments to the ground rules of the negotiations will be made with the aim of accelerating the process. Both parties agree to negotiate in good faith throughout the CBA talks.
- The Company has assured its commitment not to close the factory and will exert its best efforts to scout new orders to shorten the forced leave period and ensure the continued operation of Metrowear Two. The Company also commits to balancing orders between the two Metrowear factories.
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