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"Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining: Suppliers must respect the legal rights of employees to freely and without harassment participate in worker organizations of their choice, and to refrain from joining organizations if that is their wish. Suppliers must not threaten or penalize employees for their efforts to organize or bargain collectively where permitted by the laws of the country of manufacture, nor may they discriminate against workers as a result of any such organization affiliation. This section is inclusive of all types of labor such as full or part-time, shift, migrant and/or seasonal, contractors, consultants, and anyone else employed by any means of compensation. Additionally, Tapestry will favor those suppliers who are proactive in contributing to the continued education and betterment of its employees."