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After Digital Wage Push, Why Are Bangladesh Factories ‘Sliding Back to Cash?’
Months after Bangladesh's garment industry embraced digital worker wages, factories are reverting to cash…
California Garment Worker Act Stumbles Without Assembly Vote
"2020 has not been the best year," said State Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), who introduced the…
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…
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India’s Garment Manufacturers Call for Government Help to Pay Wages
Garment manufacturers in India are requesting government help to cover workers' salaries amid the deepening…
Clothing Retailer Pays $84K in Back Wages, Penalties Over Child Labor Violations
Retailer Legg-A-Liciou, has paid a combined $84,048 in back wages, liquidated damages and penalties to…
Ross Stores Squeezes Out Earnings Gain Despite Higher Costs
Ross Stores delivered sales gains at the high end of its guidance, despite what it said was continued…
The Fair Labor Association’s New Dashboard Can Help Workers Earn a Living Wage
The Fair Labor Association has released a new platform that aggregates worker and wage data to better protect…
Sourcing Costs on the Rise: Wage Increases Set to Impact 2019
Apparel sourcing won't catch a break in 2019 where labor costs are concerned.
Bernie Sanders’ Stop BEZOS Bill Targets Amazon, Walmart Over Worker Wages
The Stop BEZOS act wants companies like Amazon and Walmart to pay a tax equal to the amount of federal…
Despite Risks, Cambodia Should See Strong Economic Growth Thanks to Apparel Exports
Buoyed by a rebound in textile and apparel exports, Cambodia's economy is projected to grow 6.9% in 2018, a…
Labor Costs in Turkey Could Soon Rise as Unions Call for Better Living Wages
Wages in Turkey could be increasing soon, as garment, textile and leather industry unions collectively demand…
Wages in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector Could Triple This Year
In November, it seemed that apparel organizations in Bangladesh were pushing for a wage hike double the…
Sourcing Costs Climb: Wage Increases Set to Affect 2018
This past year saw a continuance of workers, unions—and even some companies—pushing for living wage pay, and…
Bangladesh Wages May be Set to Double
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association wants to establish more reasonable wage…
Interactive Infographic: Where Wages Have Risen, Are Rising or Could Soon Rise
Labor rates in key sourcing countries around the world are going up, either as workers battle for better pay…