A Radio 4 programme has highlighted how partnerships between retailers, factories and unions can transform workers' conditions - and is a fitting tribute to one of ethical trade's most tireless champions.
ETI members including Marks & Spencer and Asda George have raised workers' wages in selected Bangladeshi supplier factories through increasing productivity.
A wide-ranging ethical trade action plan has been agreed with fashion retailer Primark following the conclusion of an in-depth inquiry commissioned by the Ethical Trading Initiative.
An ETI members' meeting to discuss proposals for an Asia-wide 'floor wage' for garment workers has increased momentum for collective action to raise workers' wages in global supply chains.
