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International Accord renewal sees fashion brands pledge expanded safety measures, territories
The three-year legally binding agreement, which was enacted on 1 November 2023, incorporates an automatic renewal provision every three years…
ILO probe confirms forced labour, freedom of association violations in Myanmar
The ILO, an arm of the United Nations, has published a report, urging Myanmar’s military rulers to end forced labour…
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US April apparel imports show China taking heavy hit from forced labour measures Apparel imports to the US from China…
ILO toolset improves Pakistani garment factory productivity
Ten Pakistani factories have benefitted from the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Factory Improvement Toolset (FIT) which is designed to support…
Experts reveal secrets for achieving sustainable, resilient fashion supply chain
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Public Forum 2022, which took place earlier this week in Geneva, Switzerland, featured an exclusive…
Nike, ILO team to cut traffic accidents among garment workers
The joint initiative from the ILO and Nike Inc aims to understand why garment and footwear workers are vulnerable to…
ILO warns of threat to trade union existence in Myanmar
The International Labour Organisation has issued a report saying the military takeover in Myanmar has taken a severe toll on…
Bangladesh workplace safety initiative to focus on leather and RMG sectors
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) signed the agreement in Bangladesh…
China to clampdown on forced labour with new ILO commitments
Last week (12 August), China presented the ratification documents for two additional ILO Fundamental Conventions, covering forced labour. The move…
Myanmar coup ‘taking its toll’ on garment workers
New estimates released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) this week show that enterprises and the jobs of workers in…