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.

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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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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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Delays in Labor Disputes Raise Concerns Among Workers in Myanmar

Myanmar’s Labor Ministry has faced criticism over delays in resolving workers' complaints, including wage disputes, excessive overtime, and unfair dismissals. Prolonged court cases and lack of timely action strain workers' livelihoods.

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Extreme Heat Threatens Workers in Asia Amid New EU Rules

Rising heat in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan jeopardizes garment workers’ safety, with “wet-bulb” temperatures exceeding safe thresholds 42% more often than before. New EU laws demand multinational brands address these risks by improving factory cooling systems and worker protections.

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Myanmar's Garment Industry Faces Severe Labor Shortages

Myanmar's garment industry struggles with labor shortages as workers migrate to Thailand and China. Factory owners hire unskilled labor and face recruitment challenges. The sector has lost 220,000 workers since 2022, severely impacting production and the nation's GDP.

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