2021

by AGHub Admin created 2021-06-02T09:23:58+07:00
Failing Pakistan’s workers
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:07 PM

"On September 10, Supreme Court Justice Maqbool Baqar delivered a keynote address at the Rasheed Rizvi Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (RCCHR) about the state of labour laws and workers’ ri ...

Are your tights destroying the planet?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:07 PM

"There’s no mistaking the fact that autumn is officially here, prompting many women to reach for their trusty black tights. But did you know that hosiery might actually be contributing to the destruct ...

October wages at risk with Dielmar sale impasse
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 10, 2021 08:50 PM

"The court says there is no money to continue paying Dielmar's 244 workers. August and September salaries paid with State support and a loan from Banco de Fomento. [...] Dielmar was one of the largest ...

How ethical is Free People?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:07 PM

"American label Free People is known for its range of bohemian clothes and accessories it says conveys an image of ‘femininity, courage, and spirit.’ Owned by retail giant URBN—which also owns Anthrop ...

Factory in a prison
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:07 PM

"Products manufactured by the convicts in a workshop in the Sinop Penitentiary are offered for sale all over Turkey. Textile workshops with an area of 3,500 square meters resemble a factory. . Inmates ...

Just how sustainable is your denim jacket?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:09 PM

"With the fall season on the horizon, denim jackets are about to have their heyday—and while they’re an inherently sustainable garment as an investment piece that will transcend years to come, not all ...

FILA to launch shoes made with recycled materials
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:09 PM

"FILA, a Seoul-based global apparel brand, will release eco-friendly shoes made with recycled materials. [...] FILA said in a statement on September 29 that its new model called "Earth Touch" by apply ...

The Garment Worker Protection Act
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:09 PM

"Instagram Live with @MarissaNuncio, director of @GarmentWorkerLA, to learn more about the #GarmentWorkerProtectionAct, a new legislation that could transform the fashion supply chain for workers in t ...

Joint statement on sustainable corporate governance
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2021 03:09 PM

"On Thursday, September 30th, leading officials of the European trade union federations EFFAT, EPSU, IndustriAll Europe and UNI Europa as well as the ETUC met with the cabinet of European Commissioner ...