After India’s general election - what next for ethical trade?

Stirling Smith, ETI trainer and blogger, looks at the possible implications of India's general election and clarifies the minimum wage in India.

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Base Code guidance: caste in global supply chains

Guidance on the risks posed by caste discrimination when company operations and supply chains stretch into caste-affected countries.

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ETI statement on labour law changes in India

Challenging recent moves by some Indian State Governments to suspend many labour laws and worker protection provisions

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Toward Responsible Purchasing Practices: Updates from India and Bangladesh

Engaging with suppliers and trade associations on the journey to responsible purchasing practices in the apparel & textiles sector.

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Exploring the socio-economic impact of the living wage gap - case studies from Bangladesh, India & Pakistan

Explores the socio-economic impact of the wage gap between the calculated living wage
and the current wage of ready-made garment (RMG) sector workers from Bangladesh, India and
Pakistan.

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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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Shrimp Supply Chains: Making the link between purchasing practices & human rights

This report examines working conditions, including non-compliance with the ETI Base Code, across global shrimp supply chains.

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A tough existence for Rajasthan's stone workers

"Sunita told me that she works with three or four other women, clearing about 40 tonnes a day of waste stone rubble between them by hand and on their heads."

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A new beginning for homeworkers in India

How to balance the needs of a highly skilled, but vulnerable workforce, with the needs presented at each stage of the supply chain.

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