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UK: One third of govt.'s top 100 suppliers fail to meet Modern Slavery Act requirements, report says
Bangladesh: Accord to continue operations for 281 working days as transition agreement is reached
On 19 May 2019, after months of delays and uncertainty, the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building finally struck a deal with the Bangladesh Garment Employers Association (BGMEA) concerning the future of its operations in the country. A memorandum of...
Author: Fabien Grasser, Le Quotidien (Luxembourg)
"[Interview] Dominique Potier: «Une mondialisation respectueuse est possible»", 18 mai 2019...
- Related in-depth areas: Dernières infos juridiques
Turkey: Nestle and Ferrero amid allegations of labour abuse towards Syrian refugee hazelnut farmers
On the 28th of April 2019, the New York Times published a report by David Segal investigating the working conditions of Syrian refugees who perform backbreaking labor on the farms that produce 70 percent of the world’s hazelnuts for confectionery...
Author: Olivier Petitjean, Observatoire des multinationales (France)
« En Turquie, des réfugiés syriens exploités cueillent des noisettes pour Nestlé et Ferrero », 14 mai 2019 ...
- Related stories: Turkey: Nestle and Ferrero amid allegations of labour abuse towards Syrian refugee hazelnut farmers
- Related companies: Ferrero Nestlé
Ethiopia: Major apparel brands accused of 'race to the bottom' after investigation reveals wages as low as $0.12 per hour & 'numerous' labour abuses in garment factories; Incl. co. responses
An investigation by Workers Rights Consortium into Ethiopia's growing textile and apparel export sector has found the lowest wages it has ever documented in any garment exporting country - as little as $0.12 an hour - and numerous labour rights abuses...
Author: Mode in Textile
« La Fair Labor Association et l’ASN Bank annoncent un projet de suivi des données salariales pour les travailleurs de l’habillement », 14 mai 2019 La Fair Labor Association et l’ASN Bank ont annoncé un projet visant à faire progresser la collecte e...
- Related companies: ASN Bank (part of SNS Reaal) SNS Reaal
Dutch Senate votes to adopt child labour due diligence law
On 7 February 2017, the lower house of the Dutch Parliament adopted a law introducing a duty of care to prevent child labour. As currently drafted, the “Child Labour Due Diligence Law”, would require companies selling goods and services to Dutch end...
Author: Matthew Painter, Miroir Social (France)
« Droits humains chez Teleperformance : les syndicats tirent la sonnette d'alarme auprès des investisseurs sur le devoir de vigilance », 9 mai 2019 ...
- Related stories: Report alleges Teleperformance's Duty of Vigilance Plan is inadequate
- Related companies: Apple Orange Téléperformance
Japan: Fast Retailing discloses all major garment factories for 1st time, increasing supply chain transparency
Author: Yoshihiro Hara, Nikkei Asian Review
"Uniqlo discloses all garment factories for first time", 11 May 2019...
- Related companies: Fast Retailing Uniqlo (part of Fast Retailing)