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Calling on Thai pineapple industry to drop charges against Hall

29 August 2014
Andy Hall exposed modern day slavery in the Thai pineapple industry, and is wrongly facing legal action.
Agriculture workers, UK

Happy Birthday to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

31 July 2014
The 40th birthday of the Health and Safety at Work Act makes Stirling Smith reflect on the continuing problem of deaths, injuries and ill health at work in ETI members' supply chains.

One in a million - or why are UK employers getting away with third world conditions?

20 July 2014
Some recent reports reveal that problems with ETI members’ supply chains are not only found abroad, writes Stirling Smith.

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.

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