Cort Guitars controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Renewed scrutiny and apology
Broader investigations into corruption and abuse in Korea renewed attention to the Cort labor case. Cort subsequently apologized and honorarily reinstated workers dismissed in 2007.
2008
Hunger strike and tower occupation
Workers carried out a 30-day hunger strike and occupied a high electricity tower as part of the continuing campaign for justice and reinstatement.
2007
Factory closures, mass layoffs, and alleged union mistreatment
Workers alleged that Cort-related Korean factories were closed abruptly, employees were dismissed in large numbers, and union officials and members were mistreated. The dispute became a prolonged labor and human-rights controversy.
2007
Worker self-immolation protest
A Cort worker set himself on fire in July 2007 in protest against the company's labor practices and treatment of workers.