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Each one has 14 workers, required to complete 1,500 T-shirts in daily nine-hour shifts. Workers have no rights. Each one must finish 12 T-shirts hourly (five minutes per shirt), 167 per module.
Sky International Limited
Headquartered in Singapore, it operates facilities there, in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Madagascar, and three El Salvador ones. Initially it was under its Hoons Apparel International name, later changed to Ocean Sky Apparel in January 2008.
Over 75% of its workers are women. Plant No. 1 operates the main production lines and packing department. Plant No. 2 has the cutting section and two small sewing lines, producing samples, as well as a storage warehouse. Plant No. 3 operates printing and embroidery departments.
Its web site promotes its "Vision-Mission-Values," including "Fun and Warmth," saying Ocean Sky strives:
"To provide a happy and caring environment. 'Find a job that you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.' (The company stresses) teamwork. We encourage employee involvement and participation, and respect the individual contribution to our success. (It's also committed) to enhance the quality of life and protect the environment of the communities in which we do our business."
According to one worker, "We're treated like animals. I tolerate working at the factory only because of my children."
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