Dear friends,
On behalf of Thai Labour Campaign, I would like to thank you the three of
you for organizing the solidarity campaign on my court case.
Yes, I think that solidarity action has worked again in this case. After only a few weeks of action, the company withdrew the case. The official process was finished yesterday in court.
Also, without the very dedicated lawyers who worked in the legal processes, it would have been difficult for me. Thanks are due to the legal team led by Siriwan Wongkeitpisan.
This legal case, though it has not affected my determination and commitment to fighting for labour rights and justice in Thailand, it has definitely affected our work. Especially when it comes to reporting about cases of violations, it is absolutely necessary to identify the company publicly. However, we do have not enough time and money to deal with lawsuits for every company’s name we mention on our website.
It is frustrating that we, who are directly in contact with workers that produce for the world and witness many rights violations, cannot bring the situation to the attention of the world without the risk of being sued. Furthermore, workers who report to us, of course, must face all kinds of pressures and risk being dismissed.
To every supporter that helped us this time: I would encourage you to continue your solidarity in any of the future campaigns led by LabourStart, Clean Clothes Campaign and Reseau-Solidarite. Your ’click’ is really making a difference in the producing world. I think that my case has been further proof of that.
Thanks to everyone for all of your support.
In solidarity,
Lek
Junya Lek Yimprasert
Thai Labour Campaign
P.O. Box 219, Ladprao Post Office
Bangkok 10310
Tel: + 66 1 617 5491
Fax: + 66 2 933 1951