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On International Workers’ Day, a Fashion Manifesto (Or Two)
Labor activists envision a future where decent work is guaranteed, the costs of climate mitigation and…
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A black hole of information has made it difficult to assess the extent of the damage to garment workers'…
Fashion’s Oft-one-sided Contracts Put Garment Workers at Risk
Buyer-supplier contracts often shift human rights costs onto vendors, incentivizing hidden violations…
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BKMEA Calls for Changes to Bangladesh’s Amended Labor Law
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A new analysis by three Dutch civil-society groups argues that brand promises of ethical workplaces can…
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Gender Equality Remains ESG’s Obvious Yet Elusive Goal
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The Willbes factory in Port-au-Prince terminated four pregnant workers and nine union leaders, potentially…
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MAS Holdings Shuts Sri Lankan Factory in ‘Strategic Pivot,’ Affecting 2,200 Workers
South Asia's largest apparel-tech manufacturer seeks to move from primarily cut-and-sew production toward…