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Loss of Trade Benefits Sounds Death Knell for Haiti’s Garment Industry
The HOPE and HELP acts helped create tens of thousands of jobs by attracting prominent American brands to…
Labor Department Bureau’s Loss Will ‘Put American Workers Last,’ Trade Groups Say
The American Apparel & Footwear Association and the Fair Labor Association are urging U.S. Trade…
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"…
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Artistic Milliners and Better Work Pilot Gender-based Violence and Harassment Training
The program follows new methodologies and innovations.
Walmart, Centric Brands Probe ‘Very Concerning’ Cambodia Prison Labor Allegations
Reuters and AAFA have raised questions about possible violations taking place in their supply chains.
Is Uzbekistan Ready for its Cotton Close-Up?
Freedom of association and "real" organizing and bargaining rights for cotton workers are still lacking, one…
Do Garment Workers Really Have Freedom of Association? Here’s What the Data Says
In many manufacturing regions unionizing is verboten, and where it is tolerated compliance meets the letter…
Disney Reinstates Pakistan to ‘Permitted Sourcing’ List
The Walt Disney Company is making branded merchandise in Pakistan once more—but there's a catch.
The Garment Industry Can Close the Worker Gender Gap. Here’s How.
Dialogue, men's involvement, good legislation and time can help move the needle on gender inequality, the ILO…
Here’s One Way Vietnam Can Ease Labor Shortage Woes
Amid Vietnam's ongoing struggles with a labor shortage, Better Work Vietnam has some suggestions for hanging…
Vietnam’s New Labor Code Legally Defines Sexual Harassment For the First Time
Nguyen Hong Ha, program manager, Better Work Vietnam, said the implementation is key to making much-needed…
Piece-Rate Pay Has Ups, Downs for Garment Workers
The piece-rate system, which pays workers according to what they produce, can be a mixed bag for those in the…
Better Work Partners with Fair Wear Foundation on Factory Compliance Initiatives
Better Work and Fair Wear Foundation are joining forces to improve garment factory working conditions…
Research Finds Direct Link Between Better Working Conditions and Higher Profit Firms
Sustainability is profitability, according to a study released Monday by Tufts University.
Australia’s Coles Publishes Factory List for its Apparel Line
Australian supermarket chain Coles has joined the likes of H&M and Target by releasing a list of factories…
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