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Behind Bangladesh Accord’s Three-Month Extension, Bluesign CEO Steps Down: Short Takes

Bangladesh Accord's last-minute three-month extension, "Unraveled" book captures sustainable fashion now and…

Four Garment Workers in India Missing Following Fire

This past month has been marked by garment factory fires that have bolstered calls by labor advocates for a…

Garment District Faces Steep Rise in Hate Crimes

Shortened hours, safe walks, rideshares and personal alarms are a new reality for Asian factory owners and…

3 More Fashion Factory Fires Underscore Urgent Need for Safety Strategy

Fires in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India over the past week have fanned calls by labor advocates for a legally…

12 Injured in Lesotho Garment Worker Wage Clash

At least 12 people, including two children, were injured this week at a garment-worker demonstration in…

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…

Brands, Governments Must ‘Step Up’ for India’s Garment Workers

Labor advocates are appealing to brands and governments to "step up" as India continues to be overwhelmed by…

NY Manufacturer Hosts Senator to Fete 17M Masks

A domestic garment manufacturer is getting recognition for its mask-making efforts.

Onetime Fashion Nova Subcontractor Banked PPP Loan While Stiffing Workers

Fashion Nova addressed the wage theft and labor violation findings head on.

Cambodian Union Leader: ‘Sometimes the Intimidation is Scary’

Union leader Kong Athit discusses the current challenges in Cambodia and the necessity of raising worker…

Fires Wreck Garment Factories in South Africa, Philippines, Pakistan

Fires that continue to plague the global garment industry lend credence to calls by labor advocates for a…

Bangladesh Garment Workers Clash With Police Over Eid Protests

Nearly two dozen garment workers were seriously injured in Bangladesh after clashing with industrial police…

Covid-19 Lockdowns Heighten Garment-Worker Woes

From Bangladesh to Cambodia to the Philippines, garment sectors and their legions of workers face shifting…

Despite Scandal, Boohoo Turns in 41% Revenue Growth

Pandemic? Scandal? Boohoo's results show the ultra-fast-fashion e-tailer has seemingly weathered both with…

Kate Hudson’s Fabletics Line Caught in Worker Abuse Scandal

Dozens of workers described an atmosphere of harassment and abuse within the walls of Hippo Knitting, where…