EXEC: Giant Group Works Toward Resolution of Labor Charges in Meeting with U.S. CBP

CBP) in Washington, D.C., in late October for an official, in-person meeting. The atmosphere was described as positive and constructive by Giant, with both sides “engaging in extensive discussions on the company’s current status and ongoing improvement actions.”

“The Giant delegation team first expressed gratitude to CBP for its prompt response, which enabled Giant to clarify relevant facts in person and explain the ongoing improvements and enhancements,” the company reported in a media statement. “CBP acknowledged Giant Group’s proactive attitude and actions following the issuance of the Withhold Release Order (WRO), as well as the company’s immediate engagement in constructive communication and meeting with CBP. CBP also recognized the company’s incorporation of labor rights into its corporate sustainability governance goals and active implementation.”

Giant said that, during the meeting, CBP emphasized that this case is not penalizing Giant, but rather aims to “promote corporate improvement in labor and human rights governance through collaboration with enterprises.” Giant also clearly stated its willingness to actively collaborate with CBP as a “positive example for the enhancement of labor and human rights governance.”

Giant Group further stated that it has engaged an international third-party assessment/audit organization to conduct assessments/audits, including employee interviews, document reviews, and on-site assessments of factories and dormitories, as well as comprehensive reviews of working environments and living facilities. The company said the U.S. CBP also indicated that a third-party assessment/audit report is an important component of CBP’s relevant procedures.

Giant Group said it will continue to follow international standards as the basis for internal management and improvement, implement a “fair, safe, and respectful workplace environment,” and continuously update external progress to ensure information transparency and social trust.

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