Women's empowerment through trade union work in south India's textile and garment sector

Raising working standards for women workers to access their rights and protections in factories is the start of a journey to mature industrial relations.

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Access to information for RMG workers in Bangladesh: a gender perspective

Results of a survey examining the patterns and obstacles present in accessing Covid-19 and other information for male and female workers in the RMG sector of Bangladesh

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STITCH partnership

Sustainable Textile Initiative: Together for Change (STITCH) is a partnership working towards a new normal for the garment industry

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On International Women’s Day 2023, where are the women?

Landmark study explores the decline in number of women workers in the ready-made-garments industry of Bangladesh.

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Collective MSE for policy development and commitment: Homeworkers group

ETI worked with homeworkers, NGOs, trade unions, retailers and brands, contractors and local organisations in Northern India to develop a set of guidelines for companies working with homeworkers.

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Questioning fire safety in factories

Fires in South Asia garment factories: why do they start, why do they spread, and why can't workers get out?

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On ITV’s Exposure of Bangladesh garment factories

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.

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Rana Plaza Trust Fund compensation payments

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.

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ETI welcomes first India-based company member

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

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