Forced labour is a symptom of a wider malaise facing workers in global supply chains. Governance gaps and skewed business structures are exacerbating inequality and must be tackled for workers to be properly protected.
Social auditor and former social compliance manager for Marks and Spencer, Muriel Johnson, talks to ETI's Alan Sadler about current ethical trade trends.
Over 150 people gathered at the ILO headquarters in Geneva to take part in a dialogue about wages and working hours in the industries behind most of what we wear; the textile, clothing, leather & footwear industries.
ETI and Fair Wear have published joint guidance and resources for brands on how to uphold their responsibilities to workers in supply chains who are laid off or facing reduced wages due to Covid-19