Summary
A labor rights group claims that a factory making Labubu dolls in China forced workers into poor conditions, like working too many hours and signing unclear contracts. Pop Mart, the company selling the toys, is looking into these claims and checks its suppliers regularly.
Key Facts
- The labor rights group China Labor Watch (CLW) says a Chinese factory exploited its workers.
- The factory makes Labubu dolls, which are sold by the Beijing-based company Pop Mart.
- Alleged issues include excessive overtime, unclear contracts, and no paid leave for workers.
- Pop Mart has stated it is investigating these claims and audits its suppliers yearly.
- CLW conducted interviews with 51 workers at the factory in Guangdong province.
- The factory employs over 4,500 workers and is a key part of Pop Mart’s supply chain.
- No child labor was found, but 16-year-old workers faced the same conditions as adults.
- CLW urged Pop Mart to compensate affected workers and comply with labor laws.
