China Labor Watch
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
China Labor Watch is an independent not-for-profit organization focused on labor conditions in China, with a mission to assess factory practices that supply major consumer brands. Through investigations in factories producing toys, bicycles, clothing, electronics, furniture, and shoes, the organization compiles reports intended to inform the international community and encourage improvements in worker conditions, while engaging with unions, labor groups, and media to broaden impact. Its New York office concentrates on producing analyses from field investigations and raising awareness about supply chain labor issues, whereas its Shenzhen office collaborates with local factories and supports migrant workers through services such as legal hotlines, community training in collective bargaining, and train-the-trainer programs to strengthen local labor movements. The organization has a history of issuing in-depth reports on Chinese toy factories and related labor conditions, including notable publications in 2015 and 2019 that cross-reference broader industry and advocacy responses.