working conditions
‘Gaslighting on Top of Greenwashing’: Shein Influencer Trip Under Fire
Sustainability author John Pabon criticized influencers who offered a glowing review of the fast-fashion…
Cost Pressure on Suppliers Leads to Poor Conditions and Pay, Study Says
A study released by the Better Buying project finds suppliers face mounting pressure from buyers during…
Bernie Sanders Urges Amazon to Improve Wages, Working Conditions
Senator Bernie Sanders is circulating a petition urging Jeff Bezos to improve wages and working conditions at…
One Worker Dead After Mass Fainting in Cambodian Garment Factory
The factory has since been shut down for a minimum of four days pending an investigation.
Fast Retailing Highlights Workplace Improvements at Uniqlo Supplier Factories
Since Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing was publicly lambasted for poor working conditions at its garment…
Stopping Modern Slavery: The New Supply Chain Imperative
Hidden deep within the lower tiers of the supply chain, many companies are simply unaware of the extent that…
Uniqlo Cuts China Factory Work Hours After Accusations of Poor Labor Conditions
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing said Wednesday that it would reduce hours at two of its China-based…
Cambodia: Garment Factory Workers Protest at Embassy in South Korea
Nearly 600 employees from a South Korean-owned garment factory protested in front of the country's Phnom Penh…
Bangladesh: Rana Plaza Building Owner to be Charged in Construction Violation Case
Bangladesh’s anti-graft agency will soon file charges against the Rana Plaza building owner for the collapse…
Better Factories Cambodia Launches Online Transparency Database
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), an organization dedicated to…
New Report Advises Brands on Avoiding Another Rana Plaza
The effects of poor working conditions in low-wage countries have caused many tragedies in the garment…
New Survey Reveals Only 2% of Bangladeshi Garment Workers Can Identify a Fire Hazard
According to a new study, an overwhelming percentage of Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) workers lack…
Bangladesh Mayor Arrested In Connection With Rana Plaza Tragedy
The Bangladesh police arrested the mayor of the town where the Rana Plaza collapsed, killing more than 1,100…
US and Jordan Agree to Investment, Tech, and Labor Rights Principles
The United States and Jordan have agreed to two sets of “Joint Principles”–one for International Investment…
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