Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards
What is Decent Work and why is it a key element to achieve fair globalization and poverty reduction?
Decent Work refers to opportunities for work that are productive and deliver a fair income, provides security in the workplace and social protection for families and better prospects for personal development and social integration. It aims to give people the freedom to voice their concerns, organize themselves and participate in the decisions that affect their lives including equality of opportunity and treatment, for all women and men.
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Indian Fashion Brand introduces 90-Minute Delivery
NewMe, an Indian-based fashion brand located in high-tech sector Karnataka has launched a 90-minute e-commerce delivery service in selected area codes. Customers can now choose from over 6,000 fashion pieces and have them delivered within 90 minutes. According to the CEO, Sumit Jasoria, the service reflects the brands dedication to customer experience.
Read MoreProduction costs, inflation and informal work on the rise in Türkiye
The ready-to-wear sector in Türkiye is facing challenges as employment and production has been significantly declining in recent years. Rising inflation and production costs have led to companies shifting their production to countries such as Bangladesh and Egypt, particularly for jeans. While a total of 983,000 people has lost their jobs, there has been a steep increase in informal or unregistered work.
Read MoreSouth Indian NGOs raise concerns about toxic air pollution from textile factories
NGOs in Tamil Nadu have alerted the local pollution control board TNPCB about toxic air pollution in the Chengalpattu district. Residents have reported health problems, including lung infections in children, due to harmful chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds and formaldehyde being released by textile factories in the area. After NGOs have urged TNPCB to take action, a committee of environmental scientists and engineers has been formed to investigate the issue.
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