Watabaran’s fair trade practices
The case of workers exploitation, underpayment, mistreatment and unhealthy working conditions isn’t unheard of. Neither, the concentration of profit in the hands of a few powerful investors having little interest in the welfare of the workers is unusual. We cannot swipe off such unjust practices but we can always work for the betterment of minimal income workers and protect them from being exploited.

Watabaran seeks to make a difference by following non discriminatory practices; giving them healthy working environment, freedom of opinion, decision making power and protecting their rights. Watabaran pays fair wages to all of its workers and the profit earned are partly used for their social welfare and partly reinvested for the growth of the company. Facilities like health care, education, required trainings, and better employment opportunities are made available.Moreover, we also equally distribute 10% of the company’s annual profit among all the employees.

Watabaran follows these standards for the unitary growth and development of its employees.

Employee benefits

• Fair wages- the wages that we pay to our employees are above the country’s minimum wages. Our basic wages meets the fundamental needs of our workers like the food, clothing, shelter, medication, and education for their families. Along with, our workers are also entitled to overtime wages.
• Insurance- we provide medical and accidental insurance to our employees.
• Training and education- all the employees are given the required trainings and education. For e.g. - management skills training for the supervisors and computer and English language trainings.
• Equal participation in the decision making process- all the employees are given the right to participate and voice their opinions during the process of decision making.
• Providing financial and technical assistance to our workers whenever necessary.
• Lunch- we offer lunch and tea to all our employees during the working hours.
• Leave-we have a provision for casual leave, sick leave, annual leave, government leave and maternity leave. All these leaves are paid leaves.

Social responsibility

• Providing healthy and safe working conditions.
• Creating employment opportunities for low castes, orphans, and the socially deprived.
• Encouraging cross cultural understanding between our employees in Sweden and Nepal.

Environmental sustainability

• Building a cleaner environment to live in.
• Utilizing the resources by recycling wastes for productive results.
• Raising awareness about environment protection and sustainability.
• Practicing environmental friendly methods in production