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- Cambodia: A factory fires two unionists of CCAWDU accusing them of clashing with other union members within the factory
- Canada: Govt. launches consultation on labour exploitation in global supply chains (deadline: 21 June 2019)
- USA: McDonald's employees file complaint alleging recurrent workplace sexual harassment
- Cambodia: Surrogates face a dilemma over accepting forced motherhood or facing prosecution; NGOs voice concerns over their vulnerability
- UK govt. publishes independent review of Modern Slavery Act
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