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80,000 Textile Retail Workers to Strike Across Spain on November 21st
On November 21, 80,000 Spanish textile and garment sector workers, led by the CCOO union, will strike to demand fair wages, improved labor rights, and action on gender pay disparities. Announced after stalled negotiations with employers, the strike aims to end poor working...
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October 31, 2024
Cambodia Approves $9.32 Billion Budget for 2025 Amid Economic Growth Projections
Cambodia’s government approved a 2025 budget of 37.950 billion riels ($9.32 billion), slightly lower than the previous year, aiming to support economic growth, institutional development, and infrastructure. The budget, accounting for 18.14% of GDP, now awaits legislative...
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October 28, 2024
Myanmar Mandates 25% Wage Remittance from Migrant Workers in Laos to Boost Currency Reserves
Myanmar’s labor ministry now requires migrant workers in Laos to send 25% of their wages through official channels to boost foreign currency reserves. Workers, concerned about low exchange rates and fees, say this impacts their take-home pay. The policy mirrors similar remittance...
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October 28, 2024
Better Cotton Pakistan Partners Sign Memorandum to Boost Sustainable Cotton Production
Better Cotton Pakistan has signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" with a local manufacturing giant and the Central Cotton Research Institute. Over the next 3 years, the Mahmood Group will fund the training to support 8,000 farmers in promoting sustainable cotton production in...
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October 25, 2024
Concerns Raised Over Working Conditions at Yangon-based Factroy
Workers at the Eternal Fashion garment factory in Yangon report excessive overtime, mistreatment, and poor working conditions. Complaints about forced weekend work, discrimination, and health risks have been raised with local labor authorities, but no effective actions have been...
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October 25, 2024
Italian Police Shuts Down Illegal Factory Exploiting Bengali Workers
The Italian Guardia di Finanza seized an illegal factory in Naples, where 15 Bengali workers, including two without contracts, were exploited in unsafe conditions. Two managers were reported for labor exploitation, illegal waste disposal, and counterfeit product sales.
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October 25, 2024
Singapore Invests in Green Textile Zone in Cambodia
Golden Integrating International Investment, based in Singapore, will invest in a green textile industrial zone in Cambodia, starting this November. The project aims to create an eco-friendly, sustainable manufacturing hub for textiles and is expected to boost employment and...
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October 25, 2024
Majority of Garment Factories in Bangladesh Resume Operations
Almost all garment factories in Narayanganj, Gazipur, and Dhaka Metropolitan are now open, signaling a return to normalcy in the sector, according to a report from the Chief Adviser's Press Wing. While a few factories in Savar-Ashulia and Gazipur remain closed, about 99.26% of...
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October 21, 2024
Fish Die-Off in Farrukhabad's Ganges River Raises Pollution Concerns
In Farrukhabad, India, thousands of fish have been dying in the Ganges River near Bhairoghat for the past 15 days, likely due to chemical-laden wastewater from local textile factories. Experts believe pollution, stagnant water, and low oxygen levels are contributing factors.
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October 21, 2024
After years of pressure Levi’s commits to protecting workers in Pakistan
Denim giant Levi’s Strauss has signed a binding agreement to ensure that garment workers making its jeans in Pakistan will finally be able to go to work without having to fear for their lives.
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October 18, 2024
SHEIN Becomes France's Second-Largest Fashion Brand
SHEIN has become the second-largest fashion brand in France, nearly equaling Zara in market share. According to rankings from a French consumer journal, SHEIN's 2023 sales in France surpassed those of H&M, Primark, and Kiabi.
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October 18, 2024
Indonesian Textile Industry Predicts 30,000 More Job Cuts by Year's End
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has announced that an additional 30,000 workers in the textile and garment industry will lose their jobs by the end of 2024, raising the total number of layoffs in the sector to 70,000 this year.
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October 18, 2024
New OECD Handbook Guides Companies on Achieving Living Wages in Global Supply Chains
The OECD has released a new handbook to help businesses implement living incomes and living wages in agriculture, garment, and footwear supply chains. The guide utilizes the OECD due diligence framework, offering practical tools for companies to turn their commitments into...
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October 18, 2024
25-30% of Bangladesh's Garment Orders Shift to Neighboring Countries
Rubana Haque, the former president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), highlighted the severity of the situation, mentioning that many factories have been closed for weeks and that up to 25-30% of orders might be lost by December. She...
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October 14, 2024
Better Cotton Launches Women Empowerment Initiative
The Better Cotton group has launches a research project in India to empower women in the cotton sector by identifying best practices and overcoming barriers like limited mobility and education. Collaborating with local partners, the initiative aims to increase women's leadership...
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October 11, 2024
Bangladeshi Square Group CEO Highlights Positive Business Climate and Calls for Election Roadmap
Bangladeshi Square Group CEO Tapan Chowdhury expressed optimism about the business climate under the interim government, noting significant improvements in governance and stability. He highlighted the need for a clear election roadmap and emphasized the importance of ethical...
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October 11, 2024
ILO Suggests Reforms to Strengthen Bangladesh's RMG Sector and Improve Worker Relations
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has proposed five key reforms to address labor unrest in Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector, focusing on wage policy improvements, labor law amendments, enhanced industrial relations, and better worker safety standards. It...
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October 07, 2024
RMG Exports are Rising in Tamil Nadu, Revenue Set to Grow 10%
CRISIL Ratings predicts that the revenue of readymade garment (RMG) exporters in Tamil Nadu, India, will increase by 8-10% to $5.11 billion (₹43,000 crore) in the current fiscal year, driven by healthy order inflows and rising demand. This growth is higher than the national...
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October 07, 2024
Vietnam's Textile Sector Faces EU Growth Potential with Focus on Sustainability and Compliance
Vietnam's potential to expand its textile exports to the EU has been valued at €4.5 billion in 2023. While the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) reduces import taxes, Vietnamese companies must meet strict EU sustainability regulations. European buyers are prioritizing...
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October 04, 2024
Major Fashion Brands Reportedly Reducing their Orders in Bangladesh
The ongoing situation in Bangladesh has exposed vulnerabilities in the supply chain, particularly around fair wages and working conditions. The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre and Sourcing Journal conducted surveys with international apparel brands to gauge their...
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September 30, 2024