Christian Eckerlein

Labor Rights | Social Justice | Business & Human Rights | Sociologist

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

Passionate about social justice, decent work, labor, and human rights. I work to improve labor conditions in global supply chains through field research, advocacy, and campaigns. My background combines sociology, expertise in human rights due diligence, and a decade of experience in frontline social work. I strive to drive change both on the ground and at the policy level. My goal: systemic, lasting improvements that advance workers’ rights and make decent work a reality.

Experience

  • Research and Advocacy on Fashion and Just Value Chains at Public Eye
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Research, Advocacy & Campaign Coordinator - Decent Work Asia at Solidar Suisse
    Jan 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    - Coordination of research on labor issues in global supply chains, esp. Southeast Asia - Compilation of campaign reports - Development and implementation of campaign strategies - Planning and implementation of communication activities (e.g. Newsletters, Events, Social Media) - Media work - Advocacy with stakeholders in Switzerland (e.g. political institutions and businesses) - Representation of Solidar Suisse in various political networks and at public events - Co-Organisation of an International Conference on Just Transition in the Palm Oil Sector

  • Scientific Researcher at HSLU Hochschule Luzern
    Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 · 9 mos

    School for Social Work - Institute for Social Management, Social Policy and Prevention - Collaborated in various projects on the topics of communal age policy, housing for people with disabilities and gender equality - Co-authored various scientific articles - Developed a PhD project proposal on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains, submitted to the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)

  • Scientifc Researcher at Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
    Jun 2018 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Co-led a research project on over-indebtedness due to tax liabilities - Conducted and evaluated interviews - Led a monitoring group - Presented research results in various specialist committees - Collected and analyzed data for the SNSF project ”Homelessness in Switzerland“

  • Social Worker at Plusminus Budget- und Schuldenberatung Basel
    Oct 2016 - Sep 2020 · 4 yrs

    - Provided budget and debt counseling - Hosted information events - Engaged in networking activities with social organizations in Basel