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H&M Freezes New Orders From Myanmar as Chaos Escalates
H&M will continue to take full delivery of and pay for all existing orders but it is not placing new garment…
Fashion Warns of Myanmar Sourcing Risks if ‘Democracy Is Not Restored’
The international fashion community issued a call for the "quick and peaceful restoration" of Myanmar's…
Research Dissects Effects of Brand Buying Practices on Worker Wellbeing
Poor purchasing practices by brands and retailers during the pandemic have had a knock-on effect on suppliers…
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Garment Workers Win Back Wages in Laos and Thailand
Garment workers in some of the world's most underserved locales are finally seeing some movement on wages…
Levi’s, Kontoor Fund Program to Combat Gender-Based Violence Toward Garment Workers
A newly launched program funded by jeans makers and nonprofits combats gender-based violence toward Lesotho…
Life on the Line: UK Garment Workers Face Fatal Covid Risks
Female garment workers in the U.K. face a heightened risk of dying from Covid-19 relative to peers, national…
4 Policy Steps Biden and Harris Can Take to Protect Garment Workers, Environment
Fashion urges Biden and Harris to promote policies for industry sustainability, environmental responsibility…
What Do New US Sanctions Mean for Myanmar Sourcing?
Sourcing in Myanmar is growing riskier by the day, though some brands outline reasons why they can't afford…
Garment Workers Regain Jobs After H&M Supplier’s Union-Busting Layoffs
More than 1,200 unionized garment workers have been awarded back their jobs after an Indian factory that…
Torrential Floods Kill 28 Workers at Illegal Textile Factory in Morocco
At least 28 workers died in a flooded house that was being used as an illegal textile factory in the northern…
If Brands Won’t Support Garment Workers, Maybe Consumers Will
Remake's direct relief fund asks consumers to donate to global garment workers who are experiencing growing…
Following Garment Worker’s Murder, H&M Pledges Investigation. But Will It be Enough?
H&M has "made it clear" to Natchi Apparels and Eastman Exports that the victim's family must be compensated…
Sears Parent Settles $40M Lawsuit for Leading Bangladesh Suppliers Over ‘Financial Cliff’
Though suppliers "were obviously thrilled" that they got a "significant return," one factory exec said the…
BGMEA Lobbies for Covid Vaccines for Bangladesh RMG Workers
The BGMEA is lobbying on behalf of the underserved workforce to make sure it gets its shot at the Covid-19…
Will Fashion Brands Sacrifice ‘Gigantic Profits’ to Pay Workers Living Wages?
Rampant order cancelations and suspensions underscore the 'ruthlessness' of brands amid Covid-19. Now they're…