Fashion brand rejects Myanmar labour rights violation allegations
IndustriALL Global Union and banned Myanmar unions CTUM and IWFM filed complaints to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…
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Six ways to ensure fair wages for garment workers, apparel supply chain
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that half of the global workforce lacks formal wages, especially in sectors like agriculture…
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Experts dissect new OECD capacity-building programme
As part of the capacity-building programme's launch the OECD issued a public call for applications at the OECD Forum on…
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Huge ‘gap’ remains between apparel sector best practice, industry norms
During a closed discussion at the 10th OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris,…
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Nike under fire as unions allege OECD guidelines ‘breach’ in supply chain
20 garment sector unions, Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) and Global Labour Justice – International Labor Rights Forum have filed…
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ETI backs IndustriALL framework for responsible Myanmar exit
Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) strongly supports the framework strategy created by the IndustriALL Global Union and urges any fashion companies operating in…
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OECD and IAF: Purchasing practices are key to due diligence
The OECD’s forum on due diligence in the textile and footwear industry, held in Paris in February 2023, saw significant…
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UK clothing sector battles impact of recession plus Brexit
The UK's central bank has put Brexit aside to focus on more recent challenges – saying that "high energy prices…
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Why apparel brands should align standards to avoid audit fatigue
The Standard Convergence Initiative (SCI) was unveiled by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) at the OECD…
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EXCLUSIVE COMMENTS: New data reveals apparel industry is in need of ‘profound change’
A new apparel industry tool produced by TIWW is being used to measure the apparel and footwear industry’s progress on…
