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Maquila Justice Act Now!

Working conditions in Guatemala's factories are difficult at best. In these "maquilas," even the most basic workers' rights, such as the ability to take bathroom breaks or arrive late to work to breastfeed babies, are often out of reach.

The formation of the only two unions in Guatemala's garment industry in 2001 marked an important step toward improving labor conditions and empowering workers. Now the unions' very existence and the livelihood of its members are in question, as factory owners fight unionization through factory closure, blacklisting, intimidation and more.

Maquila Justice's mission is to help the unionized workers of Guatemala fight for improved working conditions - through advocacy, civil action and education. Together we can end the injustice of the maquilas.
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The union leaders stand in front of the factory gates during a meeting with University of Washington students. As the leaders of one of only two garment workers' unions in a country with a large and growing textile industry, these women have faced a difficult path to unionization, dealing with threats and intimidation along the way. The union's very existence sets a precedent for other workers in this sector, putting them at great risk, and also making it vitally important to protect the union.

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