The Modern Slavery Bill was debated in the House of Lords this week and ETI was mentioned several times. Cindy Berman shares our new Briefing Note, and looks at what needs to change to prevent and protect workers from the crime of modern slavery
The 40th birthday of the Health and Safety at Work Act makes Stirling Smith reflect on the continuing problem of deaths, injuries and ill health at work in ETI members' supply chains.
The collapse of Rana Plaza on 24 April 2013 saw the loss of more than 1,100 Bangladeshi workers. Our thoughts are with all those who suffered loss and injury as we mark the one year anniversary and ask what has changed since that horrific day.
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.
ETI welcomes the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, which sets out an international course of action for addressing the chronic health and safety issues in Bangladesh’s garment sector.
Events in Bangladesh last week illustrate the appalling consequences of trade unions not being able to speak up for workers' safety, says the TUC's Rosa Crawford. The collapse of Rana Plaza claimed an estimated 380 lives.
On Thursday's edition of BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight Programme, ETI Director Peter McAllister gave his reaction to the Savar factory collapse near Dhaka, Bangladesh. The interview also featured the Bangladesh Home Minister, Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir, who described the collapse as an accident.
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