2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Workers want new wages after every three years
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"Workers have proposed that the authorities form a new wage board every three years instead of the existing five years and announce the national minimum wage for all local sectors. They have also call ...

Egypt to present sustainable fashion project at COP27
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"The Egyptian Ministry of Environment will be presenting the Green Fashion initiative at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which Egypt will host in the Red Sea resort city of ...

Gender equality platform for apparel sector launched
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"In an attempt to focus on key issues related to gender in the apparel & footwear industry in Cambodia, like pay gaps, leadership opportunities for women, and working conditions, the Life and Building ...

Revision of RMG workers’ wage demanded
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"Central leaders of Garments Sramik Odhikar Andolan, a combine of garment labour rights bodies, on Sunday demanded immediate revision of the wage structure of the garment workers. Leaders of Sramik Od ...

Fire in Ludhiana hosiery factory
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"A sudden fire broke out in the hosiery factory located on Bahadurke Road on Sunday morning. The fire brigade reached the spot as soon as the incident was reported. The fire was brought under control ...

Power loom factory fire in Malegaon
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"A power loom factory fire in Diyane Shivara, near Malegaon City, witnessed a fierce fire. The fire accident happened on Saturday (at 5 am) in the morning." ...

Olio Apparels clears workers' arrears
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"'The news regarding the wage’s arrears of three or four months were untrue'. Workers of Olio Apparels Limited on Sunday received their arrear wages and allowances at the capital's BGMEA Complex." [Ed ...

Why fashion still uses toxic ‘forever chemicals’
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"Brands from Canada Goose to Patagonia still rely on PFAS for performance attributes like waterproofing. Toxic "forever chemicals" are still commonly used to make clothes waterproof and stain-resistan ...

Labour First campaign
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 07, 2022 08:13 PM

"The Labour First is a one-year communications campaign by Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) supported by GIZ’s Labourand Environmental Standards in Pakistan’s Textile Industry (Tex ...

Brands 'enter into talks on Myanmar exit'
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 08, 2022 09:48 AM

"The IndustriALL global trade union has revealed that it has entered into discussions with brands on a responsible exit from Myanmar because of the deteriorating human rights situation." ...

Smartex raises US$24.7M in Series A funding
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 08, 2022 09:48 AM

"Technology company Smartex has raised US$24.7 million in a Series A funding round to develop its software which aims to reduce environmental impact by detecting textile defects in real-time." ...