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ILA and USMX extend negotiations 30 days to reach contract agreement.
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Union and management face Saturday night contract expiration.
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Fine involves selling of children's wear with drawstrings.
U.S. Issues Toolkit to Fight Child, Forced Labor Abuses
Companies given ways and means to create global supply chain compliance.
Retail Apparel Prices Fall in November
Overall CPI fell for the first time in six months, as gas prices dip.
New York Shows Chasing New Realities
Organizers look to enhance the buyer experience.
Number 1: Moral Hazard
Controversy erupted over tragedy and substandard working conditions, as labor once again became a major focus.
WRAP Sets Fire Prevention Courses for Pakistan
Education series to be held this month in Karachi and Lahore.
The Long Reach of Sustainability
Okeo-Tex event discusses clean energy, CSR and sustainability.
Manufacturing’s Lament: Factory Abuses Persist
While improvements have been made, workers still suffer from abuses and safety violations, a new report finds.
Fiber Innovations Answer the Call
Textile makers are addressing consumer needs and environmental protocols.