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Death of a worker

4 July 2014
A small news story tucked away on the back page of a Dhaka newspaper should remind us of why we need ethical trade urgently, thinks Stirling Smith, ETI trainer, writing from Dhaka.

European governments’ statement on Rana Plaza compensation

1 July 2014
We welcome a statement by seven European governments urging retailers to donate to the Rana Plaza Donors Trust Fund.
Workers process prawns in a Thai peeling shed

Modern slavery — who's for regulation?

26 June 2014
The surprise message of business to Government on voluntary vs. regulatory frameworks and the Modern Slavery Bill.
Prawn peeling shed, Thailand

Tackling labour rights issues in Thailand's farmed shrimp sector

24 June 2014
The Guardian's recent expose put Thailand’s migrant workers front and centre in the public’s attention. We look at efforts to drive change for these workers and how governments, retailers and consumers can support this.
Female worker picking fresh produce, Tanzania

How the ETI Working Hours Base Code clause has changed

19 June 2014
Find out why and how ETI revised the wording of its Base Code clause on working hours.
How should business help states protect workers?

Brands, retailers and the ‘protect’ pillar: a new CSR frontier?

17 June 2014
Three years since the UN Guiding Principles were endorsed, ETI Director Peter McAllister asks what business can do to help states exercise their duty to protect.
Indian stoneworker at sunset

Labour rights in Rajasthan - what does good look like?

3 June 2014
What changes could Rajasthan's sandstone workers see in the future?
Male garment factory workers, sitting at sewing machines, India

The new Indian government - a better deal for workers?

3 June 2014
Reporting from New Delhi on labour legislation that could be scrapped under the new BJP government.

Labour rights in Cambodia - reflections and questions

1 June 2014
ETI Director Peter McAllister reflects on a high level meeting with the Cambodian government and considers the labour rights questions that challenge the country’s garment sector.

ETI welcomes first India-based company member

15 May 2014
Exciting inroads are being made into tackling unethical trade in India as ETI welcomes its first India based member.

Tabitha's story

4 May 2014
"I didn't know about my rights before the training," Tabitha says, "but since that day I know my rights”.
Jeans piled high in a Bangladesh factory

One year on: Accord’s progress in Bangladesh garment industry

25 April 2014
In the year since the Rana Plaza collapse, what progress has the Accord made in promoting a safe and healthy ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh?

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