Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards

What is Decent Work and why is it important to the garment industry?

Decent Work sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives.

It involves opportunities for work that delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for all; It also ensures freedom for people to express their concerns, and facilitates equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men. Decent Work is underpinned by a framework of International Labour Standards, which are enshrined in everything from national labour laws to business human rights frameworks and social audit standards.

Keen to find out more about Decent Work and Social & Labour Standards? This section provides latest news, data and analysis, events and training on the subject, as well as opportunities to connect with leading organizations putting Decent Work at the core of their operations.

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Improving road safety for garment workers in Vietnam

Improving road safety for garment workers in Vietnam

Every year, more than 24,970 people die in traffic accidents in Vietnam. Find out why this also affects the textile sector and how to improve road safety for garment factory workers.


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Learnings and Tools

Find learning materials and tools on Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards that provide knowledge about work opportunities that are productive and provide fair incomes, job security, and social protection for families, as well as better prospects for personal development and social inclusion.

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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 requirements for Myanmar workers in Thailand.

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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 Pakistan. The partnership aims to rebuild Pakistan's cotton sector, after it suffered from floods.

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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 taken to address the issues.

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2024 Cambodia Social Responsibility Workshop

2024-12-09 09:00:00+07:00 to 2024-12-09 12:00:00+07:00  (9:00 AM — 12:00 AM)  UTC+07

Phnom Penh, Cambodia


2024 Hanoi Social Responsibility Workshop

2024-12-10 09:00:00+07:00 to 2024-12-10 12:00:00+07:00  (9:00 AM — 12:00 AM)  UTC+07

Hanoi, Viet Nam



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