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Garments and textiles, India

Supporting young women workers in Tamil Nadu and beyond
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Women workers speak out about labour rights in Tamil Nadu spinning mills

Witnessing empowered women workers speaking for themselves – from women’s health issues to working hours, proper pay slips and other labour standards.
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Lessons from ETI programmes - Tamil Nadu multi-stakeholder programme, southern India

ETI’s five year programme aims to catalyse positive change within the garment industry through activities that empower young women workers, strengthen industrial relations, build community awareness and support legislative reform.
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Reframing the role of recruitment agents in Tamil Nadu’s textile sector

We are working with our members to address exploitative labour practices in Tamil Nadu’s textiles sector. This blog looks at our community outreach programme and engagement with recruitment agents.
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Building trust in Tamil Nadu’s garment sector

Trust and confidence; these two words are so important to our work within Tamil Nadu’s garment and textiles sector.
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A visit to Coimbatore

South India's thriving garment sector faces a number of labour rights issues. ETI Apparel and Textiles Category Leader, Martin Buttle, looks at how we're working with local stakeholders to drive change for workers.

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