Exploitation of migrant agricultural workers is inextricably linked to so called Caporali, illegal gangmasters who hire the workers who pick and pack Italy’s tomatoes – even though Italy banned the Caporalato system in 2011.
The government will continue to rely heavily on voluntary principles, guidance and codes of conduct, the promotion of good practice, and an expectation that the private sector will itself do more to ensure respect for labour rights in its supply chains.
The STITCH vision: a global textile and garment industry that contributes to an equal and just society by respecting human rights in the world of work.