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Indian textile sector needs to revamp labour conditions

Taking the example of Apple Inc., which tackled poor wages and working conditions at the factories of its partner Foxconn…

8 years ago

Uzbek cotton said to be “free” of child and forced labour, ILO says

According to the latest findings from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Uzbekistan was successful in eliminating systemic forced labour and…

2 years ago

H&M seek solutions to improve workers’ conditions in India factories

Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) Swedish fashion retailer has partnered with the International Labour Organization, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency…

8 years ago

H&M extends its inspection from factories to supplier to improve working conditions

Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) Sweden-based clothes manufacturer and world’s second largest fashion retailer with shops in a number of countries…

9 years ago

Low cost countries rated Extreme Risk for working conditions says report

In a recent Labor Costs Index report, risk analytics firm Verisk Maplecroft, warned that companies would be wise to really…

9 years ago

Rising labour costs in 2014 pushes global sourcing costs to increase

2014 saw more wage strikes, resulting hikes and general unrest among workers when rates were not sufficiently raised. But despite…

9 years ago

Changes proposed in Indian labour law immensely for textile sector

To achieve textile growth targets skilled manpower of 35 million will be required by 2024-25. Also, initially training needs to…

10 years ago

Boohoo links its bonuses to sustainability progress

Boohoo has taken steps to link executive bonus payouts to proven improvements in labour conditions and other ESG commitments across…

3 years ago

Bangladesh garment makers agree to raise worker wage to US$73 pm

After days of labour unrest that forced the closure of hundreds of factories in Bangladesh, the garment manufacturers have agreed…

10 years ago

30% textile units do not have urinals

In textile processing units, where number of female workers are 20 against 680 males, they do not have separate toilets…

6 years ago