News Accord’s work applicable to other garment hubs AMSTERDAM – The principles which underpinned the Bangladesh Accord could easily be applied to other garment production hubs – that’s Read More »
News More textile bodies to lobby on buying practices AMSTERAM – Four more industry associations – the Indonesian Textile Association (API), the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association (TCMA), the Istanbul Read More »
News 28 killed as Moroccan garment factory flooded TANGIERS – 28 workers have been killed after a garment factory in Morocco was flooded by rainwater. Local reports suggest Read More »
News India announces plans for 7 ‘mega’ textile parks NEW DELHI – The Indian Government has announced proposals for seven huge textile parks over the next three years as Read More »
News Supply squeeze leads to organic cotton price rise TEXAS – Supply-side dynamics are leading to increased prices and shortages of organic cotton. Organic cotton costs have increased by Read More »
News Unions call for global pressure on Myanmar military junta YANGON – Ten global unions are calling on the UN Security Council to impose sanctions against military leaders responsible for Read More »
News H&M supplier agrees to reinstate fired workers AMSTERDAM – An Indian H&M supplier has agreed to reinstate more than 1,250 workers after claims it violated labour standards Read More »
News It’s time to learn lessons of Bangladesh Accord OPINION – The apparel industry is over-flowing with brand-led, voluntary initiatives. And, as we all know, hardly any of them Read More »
News Myanmar unions condemn military coup YANGON – Unions in Myanmar have condemned the military coup and called for the result of the 2020 elections to Read More »
Op-Ed: building back better means backing garment workers 9th April 2021 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – Gloria Steinem famously said, “The truth will set you free. But first it will piss you off.” Here’s the truth: look in Read More »