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Can Washington State Hold Fashion Accountable For Its Environmental Impact?
A reintroduced bill wants brands and retailers making more than $100 million in global gross income to reveal…
Sanction Nicaragua’s Textiles and Apparel? Easier Said Than Done.
The United States wants to punish the Ortega-Murillo regime for engaging in "repressive and persistent"…
Importers Must be ‘Fully Effective Partners’ in Canada’s Forced Labor Fight, US Groups Say
When tightening its forced labor net, the Canadian government must take care not to confuse importers with…
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US Pledges Support to Bangladesh’s Garment Industry in ‘Historic Moment’
A delegation of U.S. government, brand and civil society representatives met with Bangladesh's leadership in…
A Cambodian Labor Group Could Be Shut Down. Here’s Why It Matters.
A government investigation into CENTRAL could result in its permanent suspension. This could have a chilling…
Brands Need to ‘Put Money Where Their Mouth Is’ in Bangladesh
Fashion's purchasing practices address the "crux of labor rights issues," the Business & Human Rights…
Industry Groups Express ‘Grave Alarm’ at Cambodian Government’s Audit of NGO Critic
The American Apparel & Footwear Association and Fair Labor Association ask "in the strongest possible terms"…
Will the New York Fashion Act ‘Get Over the Finish Line’?
With just over a week before the New York State legislature shuts down, the bill's champions are hustling to…
After Rana Plaza, Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Still Live in ‘Climate of Fear’
After last year's wage protests, the risk of arrest continues to loom over thousands of workers through…
What Makes an Apparel Producing Country ‘Competitive’?
A USTIC hearing this week took a deep dive into production in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and…
Factually Incorrect Forced Labor Report ‘Irreparably Harmed’ Major Suppliers
Sheffield Hallam has corrected the 'minor' error in its study.
AAFA Urges Cambodian Government to Crack Down on ‘Blood Bricks’ Trade
The singed remains of products from Adidas, Gap and others have been found at brick kilns across Cambodia…
US Lawmakers Demand Living Wages for Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Rep. Ilhan Omar and others described American brands' "reluctance" to back the 23,000-taka wage unions are…
Bangladesh’s ‘Disheartening’ 14% Wage Hike Under Fire
Will brands step up and pay suppliers more to meet the new minimum, up 56 percent but just 14 percent when…
At World Fashion Congress, Experts Say Legislation Will Support ‘Good Behavior’
Sustainability expectations for the industry are a constantly moving target, in part due to regulations.