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NWUPC Ltd are proud to celebrate a decade of Electronics Watch, an independent monitoring organisation dedicated to protecting workers’ rights in global supply chains. Founded on 19 February 2015, Electronics Watch emerged from a three-year EU funded initiative, uniting seven NGOs with a shared vision: to harness the power of public procurement to protect workers’ rights.

A decade on, that vision has grown into a global movement. From its beginnings with seven monitoring partners and 15 founding affiliates, Electronics Watch has flourished into a network that now stands stronger than ever. As an affiliate member of Electronics Watch, NWUPC Ltd extends this affiliation to all our members, ensuring collective action in ethical procurement.

Since joining Electronics Watch as an affiliate member on behalf of our members in September 2019, NWUPC Ltd has been committed to supporting responsible procurement practices that align with the organisation’s mission. Electronics Watch collaborates with public sector bodies to leverage their purchasing power, promoting fair labour practices and improving conditions for workers involved in the production of electronic goods.

• 1518 public sector affiliates in 13 countries plus one international organisation, using their leverage to promote and protect workers’ rights.

• 18 monitoring partners in production and mining regions, working year-round within workers’ communities, guided by their rights and priorities.

• 10 public sector participants from six countries in the Low Emission Vehicle Programme, expanding Electronics Watch’s impact into the automotive sector.

• Six public authorities engaged in the Electronics Watch Innovation Pilot’s Knowledge Building Series, learning how they can protect workers across all high-risk purchasing categories.

• Regular dialogue with 25 trade unions in production regions, essential partners in the worker-driven remediation processes that Electronics Watch facilitates.

Electronics Watch is grateful for their diligent, committed, and heartfelt work, often in challenging circumstances. Their collaboration has allowed Electronics Watch to increase its impact for workers in global supply chains, and to realise the potential of public procurement for workers’ rights.

Looking ahead to the next 10 years, Electronics Watch remains committed to standing against global threats to human rights, climate, and democracy, and to seizing every opportunity to make a difference. Of course there are still challenges ahead, but with the experience of 10 successful years of this unique organisation to build on, Electronics Watch will continue to drive change for workers worldwide.