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Carhartt’s Focus on Skilled Workers Has Brought Enhanced Visibility
Chief brand officer Susan Hennike said the company studies its blue-collar customers to ensure its product…
Wolverine and Country Star Jordan Davis Are Giving 8 Skilled Trade Businesses $7K, Concert Tickets + More
Winners will be selected and announced in July.
Asian Dialogues Conference Sparks Conversations on Regional Solidarity and Sustainability
The conference, which took place in Phnom Penh, featured experts from government and NGOs.
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East Coast Port Dispute: Why Resisting Technological Advancement Could Have Serious Unintended Consequences
A prolonged port strike could disrupt supply chains, jeopardize food and medical supplies and pose risks to…
USTR Requests ITC Investigation Into Trade Impacts on Underserved Small and Medium Enterprises
The USTR has requested a report from the ITC on the impacts of trade and trade policy on micro, small and…
Some Red States Vote to Up Minimum Wages; Blue States Fail Increased Wage Proposals
Alaska and Missouri voted to increase their state minimum wages; Massachusetts, California and Arizona failed…
Nine in 10 Fashion Companies Fail to Pay Living Wages in Final-Stage Facilities: Study
A new report shows that the proportion of fashion companies with a written commitment to paying living wages…
Two-Thirds of Walmart Warehouse Workers Worry About Hitting Work Quotas
The superstore giant's warehouse workers reported issues with automated monitoring, injury risk, food…
Report: 90% of Global Companies Miss Mark on Human Rights, Ethical Conduct
The World Benchmarking Alliance's first social benchmark study revealed paltry social performance across…
Fashion Still Struggles to Address the Human Side of Sustainability, Experts Say
Speakers discussed the role social impact and worker rights should play in brands' sustainability strategies.
Fruit of the Loom to Layoff 119 Workers as S.C. Distribution Center Closes
The decision, announced this week through a WARN notice, will impact 119 jobs.
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