The Fair Labor Association (FLA) today released its 2008 annual public report, which provides statistics on the 239 unannounced factory audits conducted in 2007 and 2008 by FLA-accredited independent monitors and highlights FLA projects that have found innovative approaches to addressing ongoing challenges in labor compliance... The most advanced recognition by the FLA that a company has demonstrated a serious commitment and systematic effort to bring their supply chains into compliance with the FLA Workplace Code of Conduct is accreditation of its labor compliance program. [Currently accredited companies: Gildan, New Era Cap, PUMA, H&M, Patagonia, Adidas, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Nordstrom, Phillips-Van Heusen]