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International Safety Accord Expands to Pakistan
Half of the International Accord's 187 brand signatories, including Bestseller, Boohoo, C&A, H&M Group and…
Kik Brings Safety Accord to Pakistan, Will Others Follow?
The German retailer inked an agreement last week with the hopes that more brands and retailers will sign on.
Bangladesh Suppliers Want ‘Fair Bargain’ From Brands
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Are H&M and Zara ‘Willfully Obstructing’ Pakistan Worker Safety?
The brands say they're being cautious, but labor campaigners see things from a different point of view.
Remake Calls for Levi’s to Sign Safety Accord at Times Square Protest
Remake protested Levi's refusal to sign the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and…
2 Fires, 1 Week: Inditex Supplier’s Fabric Facility Goes Up in Flames
At least 11 workers suffered mild injuries after a conflagration broke out at a garment factory in the…
Walmart-Backed Worker-Safety Program Expands to Cambodia
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