Lesotho
Trump’s Trade War Could Kill Lesotho’s Garment Industry
With no renewal of AGOA in sight and a potential 50 percent tariff, the future of the small southern African…
Trump’s Policies Are Roiling Africa’s Garment and Textiles Industry
Between the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the potential implementation of tariffs…
Levi’s, Wrangler Supplier in Lesotho Lays Off Nearly Half Its Workers
Nien Hsing Textile Co. has laid off 4,000 workers over the past year, the result of the "negative impact of…
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Two Garment Workers Dead as Wage Protests Intensify
Two people have died after Lesotho security forces fired into a crowd of protesting garment workers demanding…
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…
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…
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…
Lesotho Factory Accused of Firing, Then Rehiring Workers to Dock Benefits
Labor activists have condemned a factory in Southern Africa for allegedly firing 253 workers and then…
Lesotho’s Minimum Wage for Factory Workers Just Went Up 62 Percent
Lesotho's minimum wage will be raised after lengthy negotiations between local unions and government…
How to Take Advantage of Trade Preferences for Duty Free Sourcing
Textile and apparel imports to the U.S. last year totaled more than $107 billion and companies are paying $14…
Lesotho Could Lose 35,000 Textile Jobs If US Pulls AGOA Privileges
Lesotho has been dubbed one of Africa's most well-positioned nations in terms of benefitting from the African…
African Nations Campaign for Living Wages
As Africa becomes an increasingly relevant manufacturer, country affiliates are putting living wage campaigns…
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