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Reviving IndustriALL Cambodia women’s committee
Feb 27, 2024

A group of sixteen women union leaders from nine IndustriALL Cambodian affiliates gathered in Phnom Penh to review the current state of women workers' rights in the country. Despite the women's committee's inactivity during the pandemic, the union didn't stop defending women workers' rights. Many new committees were formed within factory-level unions.

BGMEA seeks govt support to boost RMG sector’s green transition
Feb 27, 2024

Faruque Hassan, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has sought support of the government in ensuring faster and seamless services from government bodies, particularly Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), for the RMG entrepreneurs.

Crucial Lessons For Responsibly Supporting Factory Staff Abroad
Feb 27, 2024

“Out of sight, out of mind” can be a dangerous habit to fall into in business. Of all the ramifications of the unpredictability of the global economy and supply chain, one that can sometimes be overlooked is the closure of factories and the life-shifting effect it can have on workers. The Fair Labor Association led a panel on Tuesday addressing labor risks for workers when the workforce at a factory is downsized or the facility is closed outright.

The hidden costs of our purchases: True Pricing and the road to fairer price
Feb 27, 2024

You go to the store for a carton of milk or, if we focus on our industry, a new item of clothing. You pay the market or retail price based on what it costs to produce and sell that item. But did you know that you don't always pay the "true price"? Manufacturers and companies don't usually pass on all the costs to the end consumer. Just think about the impact the production of our items has on our environment, like raw material consumption and the carbon emissions from transportation, for example.

Corporate due diligence: a global-south perspective
Feb 27, 2024

Two Pakistani trade unionists explain in interview why the EU supply-chain directive must be unblocked.

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