Challenging business to back women-led SMEs in garment supply chains

Is it time to take the global garment sector a step further by supporting the integration of women-led SMEs (small and medium size enterprises) into the mainstream?

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New UN report on marginalised workers’ rights to freedom of association

The right to join a trade union is enshrined within ETI’s Base Code as a basic labour standard. Ensuring workers are represented is also a key pillar in our 2015-2020 strategy.

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Addressing worker vulnerability in agricultural and food supply chains (vulnerable workers toolkit)

This pilot vulnerable workers toolkit provides companies in the agricultural and food supply chain with specific guidance on tackling worker vulnerability. It complements ETI’s more general Human Rights Due DiligenceFramework.NB: this document is searchable - right click and select 'Find'

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ETI expresses serious concerns over activist Andy Hall's ‘defamation’ verdict by Thai court

Thailand is a global food exporter but is known to experience widespread exploitation issues in its supply chains.

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India expands maternity protection for women

Global companies sourcing from India will need to make sure that their suppliers reflect the new law in their maternity leave policies.

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9 ways to make the most of the UK’s new fund to tackle slavery

The new £33 million International Fund on Modern Slavery can make a real difference by building partnerships and listening to those most affected.

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Byron Hamburgers and the impact of the 2016 Immigration Act

The UK's new Immigration Act now places the onus on employers, such as Byron, to ensure that they carry out checks against the right to work.

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What links Euro 2016, the ITUC’s Global Rights Index and worker safety?

Why companies need to attend ETI’s course on workers’ voice and freedom of association.

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[VIDEO] Do you think consumers care about ethical purchasing?

Consumers are known to say one thing but do another and this has been particularly the case on ethical issues.

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The Sports Direct ‘how not to follow the ETI Base Code’ manual

A case study demonstrating that what is bad for workers is also bad for business.

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