Global solidarity is paying off. After coordinated union actions around the world, pressure has pushed the Lululemon supplier back to the table—and it’s working. Talks between the union and factory management have resumed, and already there’s a major breakthrough: five sacked union leaders have been reinstated with full backpay.

A newly formed union, supported by Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA’s partner organisation SENTRO, has won the struggle to have recognition for their union at Metrowear Incorporated, the factory where they produce sportswear for the global brand Lululemon.