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Bangladesh Garment Industry Divided Over RSC’s Move to Monitor Labor Rights
In what appears to be another war of wills in the industry, the issue of monitoring labor rights has taken…
Footwear, Fashion Job Losses Surpass 17,250—And Continue to Climb
Here is a tally of who's had layoffs in 2025 so far.
Bangladesh Dockworkers Intensify Strike Over Foreign Terminal Leases
Chattogram Port labor unrest intensifies as unions protest government plans to hand terminal operations to DP…
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French OECD Says Shein Doesn’t Comply With CSR Guidelines
The OECD's National Contact Point (NCP) in France issued its findings after French Parliament members brought…
Amazon Earmarks More Than $1B for Increased Employee Wages, Benefits
Amazon said the average employee's compensation will increase to $23 an hour.
Pakistan Accord’s Safety Standards Spur Industry Support in Spite of Tariffs
A growing number of brand signatories and factory inspections has made the country's garment industry more…
Canada Post Workers Reject Contract Offers, Prolonging Labor Standoff
After a two-week tally, nearly 70 percent of the union employees that voted shot down the dual proposals.
ILA, IDC Unite to Host Global Anti-Automation Conference in November
Maritime labor leaders from 40+ countries are invited to strategize against tech-driven job losses amid…
Refugees in Asia’s Garment Sector Face Barriers, Exploitation
Amid celebrations on World Refugee Day in Asia, refugees in the region's garment sector face sustained…
NYS Quietly Adds Way for Employers to Disclose Layoffs Triggered by AI
After its governor proposed adding mandatory AI-related disclosures to WARN notices, New York introduced a…
DHL Express Canada Plans Temporary Shutdown on Stalled Labor Talks
A new law, effective Friday, will prevent the logistics giant from continuing to use replacement employees in…
Canada Orders Postal Workers to Vote on ‘Final’ Contract Offers, Union Cries Foul
Jobs and families minister Patty Hajdu exercised the authority, which the CUPW called an "assault on our…
Group Appeals to Farm Rio to End Partnership With Starbucks
Starbucks' labor practices on a Brazilian coffee farm prompted a civil suit by eight workers this spring.
Canada Post Denies Union’s Request to Settle New Deal Via Arbitration
The courier rejected the proposal, saying it would take too long and would accelerate the firm's current…
Shopify CEO: Teams Can’t Hire Unless They Show AI Is Incapable of Doing the Job
The CEO told employees in a memo that everyone is expected to be integrating AI into their daily work—and…