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Unions: Workers may consider exercising their right to protest if employers express an intention not to raise wages - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-22T20:44:02+07:00

"Some union leaders said on Tuesday tensions were high in discussions between garment industry stakeholders. There was an increase in the minimum wage for farm ...

NSSF starts compiling stats on worker transport & potential for better vehicles - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-22T20:44:02+07:00

"The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has begun compiling statistics on worker transportation to examine the feasibility of upgrading vehicles to be ...

Myanmar Unique closes, lays off over 1,000 workers - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-22T20:44:02+07:00

"The Myanmar Unique garment factory, which employs more than 1,000 workers in the Shwe Lin Pan Industrial Zone, closed on September 21. A factory leader said ...

Couple loses job after marriage - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-22T20:44:02+07:00

"Mominul Islam Shamim and Lima Akter, both newlywed garment workers, lost their jobs even though they got married with the consent of their families. The ...

Garment worker gang-raped in Chittagong - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-22T20:44:02+07:00

"Four men reportedly gang-raped a 21-year-old garment worker, while she was visiting her colleague’s house, in Fatikchhari upazila of Chittagong on Monday. ...

Leather factory owner detained in Cairo - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-22T20:44:02+07:00

The owner of a leather factory has been detained for 24 hours pending investigations into his running a leather good factory without a license. Inside the ...

More companies are pledging to become “net-zero,” but what does that really mean? - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-24T19:51:31+07:00

"You will probably hear the term “net-zero emissions” a lot over the coming weeks as government leaders and CEOs, under pressure, talk about how they will ...

China’s secondhand business is booming - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-24T19:51:32+07:00

"As summer fades, China’s consumers have grown increasingly cautious. Strict Covid measures are one reason; another is a recent government crackdown on ...

FDRA launches new shoe sustainability guide for brands and retailers: Environmentally Preferred Material (EPM) Guide - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-24T19:51:32+07:00

"Why this guide is needed: Simplicity & clear steps to help companies start their journey and push on. Targets to align the industry and make it more ...

TESTEX Milestones: 175 years of history! - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-24T19:51:32+07:00

"TESTEX is celebrating its 175th birthday in 2021 - a selection of important milestones throughout the company's history" (01:33-minute video). ...