Are building collapses in India the canary in the coal mine? Stirling Smith on what union reports point to in the construction industry.

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.

We welcome a statement by seven European governments urging retailers to donate to the Rana Plaza Donors Trust Fund.

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?

The collapse of Rana Plaza on 24 April 2013 saw the loss of more than 1,100 Bangladeshi workers. Our thoughts are with all those who suffered loss and injury as we mark the one year anniversary and ask what has changed since that horrific day.

We welcome the news that the ILO-backed Rana Plaza Trust Fund will be the central vehicle for paying compensation to Rana Plaza victims and their families.

Last night’s 'Exposure: Fashion Factories Undercover', broadcast on ITV, was challenging viewing. The one hour documentary took viewers behind-the-scenes within several Bangladesh garment factories, with hidden cameras capturing truly shocking labour rights abuses.

We welcome ILO’s recently released report presenting a path toward the sustainable growth of the ready-made garments sector.

This Sunday, 24 November, it will be one year since a fire swept through Tazreen Fashions factory in Bangladesh, killing at least 112 workers. We mark this sombre day and send our heartfelt support to all those struggling with the physical and psychological aftermath of this tragedy.

The minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh has been raised. Is it enough and will workers get the full benefit?