"EU announces support to improve workplace safety and labour practices in producing countries", 12 Oct 2015

EU announces support for the G7's 'Vision Zero Fund', to improve working conditions and labour standards, and establish sustainable business practices in producing countries...This Fund will support joint activities of governments, businesses, social partners and NGOs in the low income countries where goods are made, to reduce and prevent workplace related deaths, improve labour inspections, ensure fair production and help workers to exercise their rights...At their last Summit in Elmau (Germany) on 7 – 8 June 2015, G7 Leaders committed to strive for the better application of internationally recognised labour, social and environmental standards, principles and commitments in global supply chains.  G7 Employment and Development Ministers are expected to adopt a Communiqué entitled "Action for Fair Production" during the ministerial meeting. This will contain six sets of actions to translate G7 Leaders` commitment to promote labour rights, decent working conditions and environmental protection in global supply chains...